Environmental Compliance Specialist (Nights)

Amentum company; Scoville (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) at Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls. The role is a year-round night shift, typically 1800–0400, with about 75% field oversight to ensure environmental procedures are followed during construction.

You will work with subcontractors across construction, engineering, and safety, identify and correct deficiencies, oversee spill response and waste streams, and coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or 3 to 5 years relevant experience in construction.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• USA citizenship is required (no dual‑citizenship).
• Technical writing skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversight of subcontractors to ensure SFHP environmental procedures are implemented during construction.
• Perform environmental inspections, audits, and field oversight of construction activities.
• Spend ~75% of time in the field performing oversight and ensuring environmental compliance.
• Identify, report, and correct deficiencies and ensure compliance with SFHP environmental procedures.
• Oversee spill response, wildlife observations, secondary containment, and waste streams.
• Coach craft on environmental compliance as work is planned.

Skills

Technical writing

USA citizenship (required)

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Environmental Compliance Specialist - Nights – Idaho Falls (SFHP INL)

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support our Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) and the Idaho National Laboratory.

We are looking for a year-round night-shift Environmental Compliance Specialist for the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) Facility at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The Environmental Compliance Environmental Compliance will ensure, through oversight of subcontractors, that the site‑specific SFHP environmental procedures are being implemented during construction activities. This will entail comprehension and application of the SFHP environmental procedures, performing environmental inspections, audits, and field oversight of construction activities. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will spend at least 75% of the time in the field performing oversight and ensuring environmental compliance. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will work across functional groups (construction, engineering, and safety) and with subcontractors to ensure environmental aspects are captured during execution of work. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will identify, report, and correct deficiencies and ensure compliance with SFHP environmental procedures. Typical duties will include oversight of spill response, responding to wildlife observations impacting construction, ensuring secondary containment is adequate and effective, inspection of construction equipment for leaks, coaching craft on environmental compliance as work is being planned, and management of various waste streams. The Environmental Compliance Specialist will respond to emergent environmental issues impacting construction. This is a year‑round night‑shift role. Typical shift will begin at 1800 hours and end at 0400 hours Monday through Friday. This may vary depending on the time of year and phase of construction.

The work location for this position is the Naval Reactors Facility, Idaho National Laboratory, Scoville, ID 83213, approximately 55 miles WNW of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or 3 to 5 years relevant experience in construction

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Valid driver's license is required

USA citizenship is required (no dual‑citizenship)

Technical writing skills (preferred)

In addition to the requirements above, the ideal candidate is in the vicinity of southeast Idaho (Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Pocatello, Rexburg)

Essential Functions:

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to construction equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in cold and hot temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

At Amentum, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Amentum.

Other Essential Functions

U.S. Citizenship required. Valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and effectively communicate. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must take and pass pre‑employment drug, background check and site security badge screening.

Amentum's nuclear business supports federal agencies, national laboratories, government‑owned contractor‑operated facilities, commercial nuclear organizations, and emerging energy technology developers. We routinely collaborate with specialists in process engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical systems, electrical power systems, instrumentation and controls, civil and structural design, construction management, project controls, safety analysis, commissioning, and operations.

A unique aspect of Amentum is our participation in the management and operation of major DOE and NNSA sites across the United States through joint ventures and limited liability companies. Engineers can support ongoing operations, infrastructure modernization, facility upgrades, mission‑critical systems, environmental programs, the NNSA weapons program, and new capital asset projects at some of the nation's most important nuclear and national security facilities.

Our teams are also connected to an international project portfolio. Amentum supports major nuclear infrastructure and new‑build programs globally, creating opportunities for engineers to collaborate with project teams supporting work in the United Kingdom, Poland, the Middle East, and other international markets. Depending on business needs and individual interests, engineers may have opportunities for temporary assignments, project secondments, and global technical collaboration.

For professionals who want to solve meaningful technical problems, work alongside recognized industry experts, and build experience across a diverse portfolio of projects and facilities, Amentum offers opportunities and a career that extends far beyond a single program or site. The result is exposure to technologies, customers, facilities, and engineering challenges that few organizations can match.

Amentum is a leading global government and commercial services contractor headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We specialize in advanced engineering, mission modernization, space systems, and nuclear and advanced energy solutions, employing over 53,000 people across approximately 80 countries on all 7 continents. Amentum Nuclear Global Center of Excellence is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Compensation Details:

$75,000 - $85,000

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:

09/23/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum 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.

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