Physical Scientist — TRU Waste Transportation Lead

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Carlsbad Field Office, is seeking a Physical Scientist to manage national TRU waste transportation services, coordinating movements across highway, rail, and multimodal networks in compliance with federal and state regulations.

The successful candidate will evaluate containment systems, monitor contractor performance, and serve as a technical lead on transport safety and incident response, with opportunities to influence SOWs and project milestones.

Qualifications

• Degree must include 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
• Experience equivalent to the next lower grade may be substituted with combined education/experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation logistics for hazardous, radioactive, or dangerous materials across highway, rail, or multimodal networks in compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate containment systems for safety and compliance and assist in incident/emergency readiness.
• Monitor contractor performance, develop SOWs or specifications, and track project milestones and resource allocations.
• Analyze data to resolve transportation or packaging issues, mitigate risks, and improve safety and efficiency.

Skills

Hazardous materials logistics

Regulatory compliance

Logistics coordination

Data analysis

Education

Physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 s.h. in physical science/engineering

Job description

The Department of Energy, Carlsbad Field Office, is seeking a Physical Scientist to manage national TRU waste transportation services, coordinating movements across highway, rail, and multimodal networks in compliance with federal and state regulations.

The successful candidate will evaluate containment systems, monitor contractor performance, and serve as a technical lead on transport safety and incident response, with opportunities to influence SOWs and project milestones.