Remote Nuclear Waste Management Engineer – Compliance & Recycling

Lightbridge Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first culture

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Lightbridge Corporation in Idaho Falls seeks a Waste Management Specialist to lead characterization, handling, storage, and disposition of all waste streams at our HALEU fuel facility, ensuring NRC/EPA compliance and safe operations.

You will develop and maintain the Waste Management Plan, own characterization activities, manage uranium-bearing scrap, coordinate with Safeguards and Operations, and oversee training and recordkeeping across the site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in radioactive and/or hazardous waste management.
• Knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste regulations and DOT shipping requirements.
• Familiarity with low-level radioactive waste characterization, packaging, and disposal facility waste acceptance criteria.
• Experience preparing waste management plans, procedures, and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Strong cross-functional coordination with Radiological Controls, Safeguards, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility waste management program for radioactive, mixed, and hazardous waste.
• Develop and maintain the Waste Management Plan and criteria.
• Own waste characterization activities and recordkeeping to support disposal requirements.
• Manage uranium-bearing scrap, coordinating with Safeguards on MC&A implications.
• Coordinate packaging, labeling, and manifesting of waste shipments per DOT and NRC rules.
• Maintain relationships with disposal facilities and track waste inventory.
• Ensure compliance with RCRA and state regulations for storage areas.
• Support safety basis and process reviews to minimize waste.
• Lead waste-related investigations and track corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver waste handling training and maintain procedures.

Skills

Waste management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Sampling & analysis coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Lightbridge Corporation in Idaho Falls seeks a Waste Management Specialist to lead characterization, handling, storage, and disposition of all waste streams at our HALEU fuel facility, ensuring NRC/EPA compliance and safe operations.

You will develop and maintain the Waste Management Plan, own characterization activities, manage uranium-bearing scrap, coordinate with Safeguards and Operations, and oversee training and recordkeeping across the site.