Safety Engineer Jobs in Washington
Safety Engineer jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, construction, maritime industries, and technology campuses at every level from entry-level safety technician through senior safety engineer. The busiest hiring markets are Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue, where major employers such as Boeing, Amazon, and the Port of Seattle regularly carry safety engineering roles. The most consistently sought specialties include process safety, construction safety, and occupational health and safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Plant Engineering organization provides engineering oversight, program support, and qualified staff to support the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) mission. Near term support is provided by the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC). The mission includes safely storing, treating, and immobilizing the highly hazardous radiological wastes created during prior periods of nuclear processing at the Hanford Reservation. The Plant Engineering organization and programs provide the framework for executing engineering work. Plant Engineering personnel are responsible for the technical adequacy of Plant Engineering products and decisions.
Within Plant Engineering the Regulatory Compliance group performs work in the areas of Nuclear Safety, Chemical Safety, Pressure Safety, Vessel/Piping Integrity, Corrosion Monitoring, and Reliability Centered Maintenance. This Regulatory Compliance Engineering position is for a Pressure Safety Program subject matter expert. This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, and controlling assigned aspects of the Plant Engineering Pressure Safety program.
This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
- Manage, coordinate, and control assigned aspects of the Plant Engineering Pressure Safety program
- Implement Plant Engineering program elements as assigned
- Develop, review, concur with and/or assess engineering technical documents
- Develop, review, concur with and/or assess management control procedures, technical procedures, or guides
- Assess facilities, systems, and/or processes anomalies or degraded conditions
- Resolve condition report issues or other similar discrepancies as assigned
- Develop or request support to develop engineering products for system or equipment repair or replacement
- Provide on-site technical support during preventative or corrective maintenance activities or commissioning
- Assist assigned engineers in determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions
- Ensure the health and safety of self and staff by implementing the principles of Integrated Safety Management System
- Ensure that personal conduct of work is consistent with nuclear safety and quality culture expectations
- Meet training requirements and maintain qualifications to perform work
- Support control of field work in assigned areas, including integration of project activities, repairs, and equipment operations activities
- Support operations, maintenance, and commissioning of the WTP Facilities
- Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities
- Provide technical review of facility/system related procedures and work instructions
- Assist with resolution of design issues necessary to support plant operations and/or maintenance
- Review Project design and other documents for operations, maintenance, and testing impacts and providing alternative solutions
- Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups
- Ensures timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities
- Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments
- Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment
This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four-year accredited college or university
Experience:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of related professional experience
- Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Candidate must have experience with Pressure Safety programs as well as applicable codes and standards.
Preferred Experience:
- One year of nuclear facility experience is preferred
- Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities
- Experience with national consensus codes and standards
- Experience with Environmental Permits and Regulations
- DOE Order 420.1C, DOE Order 426.2, DOE Order & Guide 433.1, and DOE-STD-3009
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
NA
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual- Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.
This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.- Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
- Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.
Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.
Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.
Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.
Compensation Details:
$115,543.99 - $182,530.01
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/12/2026 - 11/22/2026Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
The Plant Engineering organization provides engineering oversight, program support, and qualified staff to support the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) mission. Near term support is provided by the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC). The mission includes safely storing, treating, and immobilizing the highly hazardous radiological wastes created during prior periods of nuclear processing at the Hanford Reservation. The Plant Engineering organization and programs provide the framework for executing engineering work. Plant Engineering personnel are responsible for the technical adequacy of Plant Engineering products and decisions.
Within Plant Engineering the Regulatory Compliance group performs work in the areas of Nuclear Safety, Chemical Safety, Pressure Safety, Vessel/Piping Integrity, Corrosion Monitoring, and Reliability Centered Maintenance. This Regulatory Compliance Engineering position is for a Pressure Safety Program subject matter expert. This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, and controlling assigned aspects of the Plant Engineering Pressure Safety program.
This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
- Manage, coordinate, and control assigned aspects of the Plant Engineering Pressure Safety program
- Implement Plant Engineering program elements as assigned
- Develop, review, concur with and/or assess engineering technical documents
- Develop, review, concur with and/or assess management control procedures, technical procedures, or guides
- Assess facilities, systems, and/or processes anomalies or degraded conditions
- Resolve condition report issues or other similar discrepancies as assigned
- Develop or request support to develop engineering products for system or equipment repair or replacement
- Provide on-site technical support during preventative or corrective maintenance activities or commissioning
- Assist assigned engineers in determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions
- Ensure the health and safety of self and staff by implementing the principles of Integrated Safety Management System
- Ensure that personal conduct of work is consistent with nuclear safety and quality culture expectations
- Meet training requirements and maintain qualifications to perform work
- Support control of field work in assigned areas, including integration of project activities, repairs, and equipment operations activities
- Support operations, maintenance, and commissioning of the WTP Facilities
- Remain apprised of operational status and ongoing modification activities
- Provide technical review of facility/system related procedures and work instructions
- Assist with resolution of design issues necessary to support plant operations and/or maintenance
- Review Project design and other documents for operations, maintenance, and testing impacts and providing alternative solutions
- Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and project support groups
- Ensures timely and accurate oral and written technical reports on assigned activities
- Complete required training and maintain qualifications associated with assignments
- Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment
This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four-year accredited college or university
Experience:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of related professional experience
- Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Candidate must have experience with Pressure Safety programs as well as applicable codes and standards.
Preferred Experience:
- One year of nuclear facility experience is preferred
- Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities
- Experience with national consensus codes and standards
- Experience with Environmental Permits and Regulations
- DOE Order 420.1C, DOE Order 426.2, DOE Order & Guide 433.1, and DOE-STD-3009
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
NA
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual- Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.
This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.- Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
- Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.
Amentum is a global company with a heritage dating back more than 100 years and delivering solutions in nuclear energy, infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and national security. Our predecessors helped build Hoover Dam, protected fighting forces in World War II, and supported the Manhattan Project. Today, our teams clean up legacy nuclear waste around the world, manage the United Kingdom’s defense portfolio, design programs and tests for Navy submarine electronic systems, and provide integrated supply chain services needed in developing countries during the pandemic.
Amentum has joined with Bechtel to create an LLC, known as the Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.
Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.
Compensation Details:
$115,543.99 - $182,530.01
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/12/2026 - 11/22/2026Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety engineer jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State certification or CSP credential recognized by Washington employers preferred
- Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, occupational health, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Working knowledge of Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act and WISHA regulations
- Experience conducting job hazard analyses, safety audits, and incident investigations
- Familiarity with OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards applicable to Washington industrial and construction sites
- Strong written communication skills for regulatory reporting and internal safety program documentation
Safety Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety engineer in Washington?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, safety engineering, or a closely related field, then gaining field experience before sitting for the Certified Safety Professional exam administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, which is the credential Washington employers most commonly require. Washington does not issue a separate state safety engineer license, but compliance with Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act standards enforced by Labor and Industries is central to the role.
Which companies hire safety engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring safety engineers in Washington right now include TikTok, Amazon, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's deep aerospace, defense manufacturing, and large-scale construction sectors mean sustained safety engineering demand well beyond any single employer.
Which Washington cities have the most safety engineer jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett account for the largest concentration of safety engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive volume through technology campuses, large commercial construction projects, and corporate headquarters, while Tacoma's industrial port activity and proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord sustain consistent defense and logistics safety roles.
Are there remote safety engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety engineering is largely a hands-on role requiring physical presence on job sites, in facilities, or during inspections, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 58% of safety engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that do offer flexibility typically involve policy writing, safety management systems administration, or regulatory compliance analysis rather than frontline hazard assessment.
How can I get hired as a safety engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a safety coordinator or safety technician role, which Washington construction firms, manufacturers, and utilities use as junior-level positions that build toward safety engineer titles. Large Washington employers in aerospace and defense often accept candidates transitioning from quality assurance, industrial hygiene, or environmental compliance backgrounds. Completing the OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry course and pursuing an Associate Safety Professional credential gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in Washington listings.
Where can I find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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