Waste/Shipping Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, a national engineering firm, is seeking a Waste/Shipping Engineer for a Naval Nuclear Lab site in Niskayuna, New York. The role involves waste characterization validation, regulatory documentation, and shipments to disposal facilities.

Candidates should have a BS, attention to detail, regulatory interpretation, experience with government interactions, RCRA and DOT knowledge, strong communication, and an active or recent DOE/DOD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
• Attention to Detail.
• Regulatory interpretation skills.
• Experience interfacing with government entities.
• RCRA knowledge.
• DOT regulatory knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active or recently active DOE or DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Validate waste characterization of material generated during work.
• Develop and peer-review waste shipments to disposal facilities.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and reports for waste and shipping activities.
• Support regulatory and internal inspections throughout the year.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Regulatory Interpretation

Past government interactions

RCRA knowledge

DOT regulatory knowledge

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Active or recently active DOE or DOD S

Education

Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Waste/Shipping Engineer opportunity in Niskayuna, New York.

Job Description:

Seeking a Waste/Shipping Engineer to perform the following scope of work at a Naval Nuclear Lab site.

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 Qualifications:

• 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
• Active or recently active DOE or DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• radiological knowledge

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $80,000 and $160,000 annually.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.