Waste/Shipping Engineer

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. seeks a Waste/Shipping Engineer for Niskayuna, NY. The role focuses on validation of waste characterization and training waste generators at the laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory and non-regulatory waste handling standards.

Responsibilities include field surveillances and inspections, development and peer review of waste shipments, and regulatory documentation across RCRA, DOT, and asbestos contexts. Regular participation in inspections is required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate science degree with attention to detail and regulatory interpretation.
• Familiarity with RCRA and DOT regulations is required or highly preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Validate waste characterization of material generated during work at the lab.
• Train waste generators and support compliance across waste activities.
• Conduct field surveillances, inspections, and develop peer-reviewed waste shipments.
• Prepare regulatory and non-regulatory waste and shipping documentation.
• Participate in internal and regulatory inspections throughout the year.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Regulatory Interpretation

Past government interactions

RCRA knowledge

DOT regulatory knowledge

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor of Science in a science-related field

Job description

Spectra Tech is seeking a Waste/Shipping Engineer for Niskayuna, NY.

Job Description

The Waste/Shipping Engineer of Regulated Materials will encompass the duties of validation of waste characterization of material generated during work taking place at the laboratory across the many waste generating organizations performing work. This includes if it is regulated or non-regulated waste, and support/delivery of training for waste generators at the Laboratory. This position will also include conducting field surveillances and inspections of waste generating activities, as well as development, peer review of waste shipments to external disposal facilities. In addition, regulatory documentation and report generation associated with regulatory (RCRA, DOT, asbestos) and non-regulatory (chemical, universal) waste and shipping activities will be a key function of this position . Participation and support of regulatory and internal inspections that occur multiple times throughout a calendar year is a must in this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Undergraduate science-related degree (Bachelor of Science) from an accredited college or university. Attention to Detail; Regulatory Interpretation; Past government interactions; RCRA knowledge; DOT regulatory knowledge. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

One to two years of experience associated with regulatory waste management, shipment, and/or disposal of waste. 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response trained; DOT shipper qualification; radiological knowledge.