Nuclear Waste Characterization & Shipping Engineer

Markon, Inc.; Town of Niskayuna (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Waste Management & Shipping Engineer to support the Naval Nuclear Laboratory at its Knolls location in New York. This role will manage characterization, shipment, and regulatory compliance for waste across laboratory operations and provide training to personnel responsible for waste generation.

The position may be performed remotely up to 10% of the time and requires an active DOE L clearance. U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to receive a DoE L clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Experience applying RCRA and DOT regulations.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements for lab waste management and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Perform waste characterization for materials across laboratory operations (regulated and non-regulated).
• Prepare, review, and peer-review waste shipment documentation for transportation to disposal facilities.
• Ensure compliance with RCRA and DOT requirements; support regulatory inspections and reporting.
• Provide training and technical guidance to lab personnel on waste generation and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory interpretation

Government/regulatory liaison

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in a science-related discipline

Job description

Markon, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Waste Management & Shipping Engineer to support the Naval Nuclear Laboratory at its Knolls location in New York. This role will manage characterization, shipment, and regulatory compliance for waste across laboratory operations and provide training to personnel responsible for waste generation.

The position may be performed remotely up to 10% of the time and requires an active DOE L clearance. U.S.