Entry Level Environmental, Safety & Health Compliance Engineer Environmental

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/ Vision

Disability insurance

401(k)

Time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

Student debt help

EAP

Wellness program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an Associate Engineer for Environmental Controls at Knolls Laboratory in Niskayuna, NY. You will learn applicable environmental requirements and contribute to compliance efforts across regulatory and internal programs.

You will perform environmental, radiological, safety, and health work to meet federal and state requirements, develop and maintain programs, and provide regulatory interpretation and technical guidance to colleagues.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering or science field.
• Preferred Master's degree in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental functional areas to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare regulatory and internal environmental reports.
• Assess environmental performance and contribute to program improvements.
• Support development and maintenance of safety and environmental programs.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field

Master's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field

Job description

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The Environmental Controls team at the Knolls Laboratory is seeking a associate engineer to join the team! The person chosen for this position will learn the applicable KL environmental requirements. Specific responsibilities include oversight of environmental functional areas to ensure compliance to requirements, preparation of regulatory reports to outside regulatory agencies, preparation of internal reports, and performing assessments of environmental performance.

This role offers the opportunity to perform a wide range of radiological, environmental, safety, and health work to achieve compliance with the Company's standards and with federal and state regulatory requirements. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary to ensure personnel and facility safety and protection of the environment. Conducts trend analysis, audits, accident investigations, and site inspections of operational procedures, facility design, equipment, and materials. Involvement with implementation of employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. Maintains working knowledge of specific requirements imposed by government agencies.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.

Preferred Skills

• Degree in environmental science or engineering
• Knowledge of or experience in environmental program areas (such as RCRA, CWA/SPDES, CERCLA, TSCA, and CAA/Air Program)

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital 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
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Pay Range

$63,900.00 - $97,800.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline 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, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 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, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.