Senior Environmental Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Milton (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks an experienced Environmental Engineer to support Emerging Contaminants at the Kesselring Site, helping adapt to evolving PFAS regulations and regulatory requirements. You will work with Environmental Engineering peers and site stakeholders to ensure compliance, while balancing remediation efforts across programs.

Preferred candidates have strong project management experience and a deep understanding of environmental program areas (RCRA, CWA/SPDES, CERCLA, TSCA,

Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with external regulators (e.g., NYSDEC, NYSDOH, EPA).
• Experience with PFAS and related regulatory considerations.
• Project management experience.
• Broad experience in environmental program areas (such as RCRA, CWA/SPDES, CERCLA, TSCA, and CAA/Air Program).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and benchmark across Program sites.
• Working knowledge of environmental investigation/remediation practices.
• Working knowledge of spill reporting and cleanup practices.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting regulations and proposed rulemaking actions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Site project teams to balance regulatory compliance and remedial work.
• Interface with Environmental Engineering peers and Site stakeholders on Emerging Contaminants.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities related to other environmental topical program areas.

Education

Bachelors degree in related field

Masters degree in related field

Doctorate degree in related field

Senior Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling Engineer / Field (RPCO) Engineer

Job description

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to support the Kesselring Site Environment, Safety and Health organization as it works to identify, proactively prepare for, and adapt to new requirements related to Emerging Contaminants.

Emerging contaminants, such as Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have become integrated into our day to day lives in ways that the industry is only beginning to understand. The rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and the continuous development of our understanding presents a dynamic and exciting challenge for a new environmental engineer to develop and implement policies and practices that will help position the Site and the Program to effectively and efficiently adapt to the changing regulatory environment.

To accomplish these objectives, this role will interface with Environmental Engineering peers and other Site stakeholders to ensure considerations related to Emerging Contaminants are adequately understood and integrated into Site practices. As a member of the Environmental Engineering team, this role may be assigned additional responsibilities related to other environmental topical program areas based on individual experience and the needs of the business. This presents a unique opportunity for this role to coordination with Site project teams to ensure support for managing Site regulatory compliance and investigatory/remedial work under the Corrective Action program are effectively balanced.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently an Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Experience interfacing with external regulators (e.g., NYSDEC, NYSDOH, EPA)
• Experience with PFAS and related regulatory considerations
• Project management experience
• Broad experience in environmental program areas (such as RCRA, CWA/SPDES, CERCLA, TSCA, and CAA/Air Program)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and benchmark across Program sites
• Working knowledge of environmental investigation/remediation practices
• Working knowledge of spill reporting and cleanup practices
• Experience reviewing and interpreting regulations and proposed rulemaking actions

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.