Waste Shipping Engineer, Advanced

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Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.

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Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Waste Shipping Engineer to join the Regulated Materials Shipping team in Niskayuna, NY!

This position offers valuable career building experience through interface with high levels of management, regulatory agencies, treatment, storage, and disposal facilities, and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

It also offers the opportunity to gain familiarity with the interpretation of applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. EPA, DOT, NRC, DOE, etc.

This role involves characterizing waste for treatment / disposal at off-site disposal facilities, certifying radioactive and hazardous waste for disposal, interface with disposal facilities to identify disposal options, and shipping radioactive, hazardous, and mixed waste to disposal facilities.

Also as part of this role, the selected candidate will perform the review of work documents, engineering evaluations, and / or analyses to support assigned task, interpretation of regulatory requirements for implementation into waste management practices, prepare and maintain records / reports to meet regulatory and Program requirements, identify improvements to existing processes, interface between waste generators and Regulated Materials to ensure for compliant generation of regulated waste, and lead or provide support for inspections and interface with outside regulatory agencies.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience;
• or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience;

or Currently or previously NPE qualified; or CTE / ACRS and 1 year EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and 1 year as SRE.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the interpretation and application of the 49 CFR requirements related to the classification, packaging, and shipment of hazardous materials.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of the 40 CFR waste regulations.
• Contamination worker qualification.
• Demonstrated excellent attention to detail and real-time independent decision making.
• Ability to work efficiently in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency in typical Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range

$83,600.00 - $130,700.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.

Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities : Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A.

Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.

FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.

FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans / Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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