Nuclear Waste Management & Shipping Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Training and tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Markon Solutions seeks a Waste Management & Shipping Engineer to support the Naval Nuclear Laboratory at the Knolls location in New York. This role involves characterizing, managing, and shipping waste across operations, ensuring regulatory alignment and proper documentation.

Remote work up to 10% is possible; active DOE L clearance is required. The engineer will conduct field inspections, develop shipment docs, and train personnel on waste generation and compliance, coordinating with waste

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to receive a DoE L clearance (US citizenship, 7-year background check).
• Bachelor of Science in a science-related field from an accredited college.
• Strong attention to detail in waste characterization, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to apply regulatory requirements to waste management and shipping.
• Knowledge of RCRA requirements.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Experience interacting with government personnel or regulators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for regulatory docs and team.

Responsibilities

• Perform characterization of waste streams across lab organizations.
• Evaluate waste materials and documentation for proper handling and disposal.
• Conduct field inspections of waste-generating operations for compliance.
• Develop and peer-review waste shipment documentation for transport to disposal facilities.
• Support management and shipment of regulated materials under RCRA and DOT.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and reports for waste management.
• Support waste management involving asbestos, chemical waste, and universal waste.
• Provide training and technical guidance to lab personnel on waste generation.
• Participate in regulatory and internal inspections throughout the year.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and communicate applicability to activities.
• Coordinate with laboratory and waste management personnel on characterization and compliance.
• Maintain records and timely completion of documentation and inspection activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory interpretation

Regulatory communication

DOE L clearance

Government liaison

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in science-related discipline

Job description

Markon Solutions seeks a Waste Management & Shipping Engineer to support the Naval Nuclear Laboratory at the Knolls location in New York. This role involves characterizing, managing, and shipping waste across operations, ensuring regulatory alignment and proper documentation.

Remote work up to 10% is possible; active DOE L clearance is required. The engineer will conduct field inspections, develop shipment docs, and train personnel on waste generation and compliance, coordinating with waste