Waste/Shipping Engineer

Jgms, Inc.; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401k match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

JGMS, Inc. is seeking a Waste/Shipping Engineer of Regulated Materials to validate waste characterization during client-lab work and to train waste generators on-site.

The role includes conducting field surveillances, inspections, and peer review of shipments to disposal facilities, plus preparing regulatory documentation for waste activities. Candidates should have a BS degree, RCRA and DOT knowledge, experience with government interactions, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of science degree in relevant subject from an accredited college or university.
• RCRA knowledge.
• DOT regulatory knowledge.
• Past government interactions.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Validating waste characterization of material generated during work at our client's laboratory.
• Support/delivery of training for waste generators at the laboratory.
• Conducting field surveillances and inspections of waste generating activities, as well as development and peer review of waste shipments to external disposal facilities.
• Regulatory documentation and report generation for regulatory and non-regulatory waste and shipping activities.
• Participation and support of regulatory and internal inspections throughout the year.

Skills

RCRA knowledge

DOT regulatory knowledge

Past government interactions

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Description

Application Deadline:

12/4/2026

Position Summary:

We are searching for a Waste/Shipping Engineer of Regulated Materials who will encompass the duties of validation of waste characterization of material generated during work taking place at our client's 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Validating waste characterization of material generated during work taking place at our client's laboratory across the many waste generating organizations performing work.
• Support/delivery of training for waste generators at the laboratory.
• Conducting field surveillances and inspections of waste generating activities, as well as development, and peer review of waste shipments to external disposal facilities.
• Regulatory documentation and report generation associated with regulatory (RCRA, DOT, asbestos) and non-regulatory (chemical, universal) waste and shipping activities.
• Participation and support of regulatory and internal inspections that occur multiple times throughout a calendar year.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of science degree in relevant subject from an accredited college or university.
• RCRA knowledge.
• DOT regulatory knowledge.
• Past government interactions.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• DOT shipper qualification.
• Radiological knowledge.

Security Clearance:

Candidates must possess a DOE L Security Clearance.

Background Check and Screenings

A pre-employment drug screening and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verification is required.

Benefits

We take pride in promoting a healthy work-life balance, family-friendly benefits, servant leadership, team values and professional growth. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance - 100% company paid premiums for employees
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• 24 hours of paid community service a year
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off a year
• 10 paid holidays
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities

JGMS Family of Companies

Ethically minded, mission-driven.

We provide applied technology, engineering, science, and management services to government and private sector clients nationwide. As a diverse team of professionals, we are focused on meeting the needs of our clients and following through with real solutions that effectively and efficiently meet all budgetary and scheduling requirements. As a member of the team, you will be involved in a growing, dynamic organization that is developing new client solutions to benefit our environment and economy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JGMS Government Services LLC (JGMS-GS) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all applicants, employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, or any other entity in professional contact with the Company.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship may be required.