Waste/Shipping Engineer - Regulated Materials

COMPA Industries; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPA Industries, Inc. in Niskayuna, NY is seeking a Waste/Shipping Engineer – Regulated Materials. The role involves validating waste characterization, determining regulated vs non-regulated waste, and coordinating shipments to disposal facilities on-site at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory.

The position requires a BS in a science field, knowledge of RCRA and DOT regulations, and the ability to obtain a DOE L clearance. There is a 2-year contract with full-time hours and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a science-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience or training in regulatory waste management, shipment, or disposal preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interpret regulations.

Responsibilities

• Validate waste characterization for material generated at the Laboratory.
• Develop and peer review waste shipments to external disposal facilities.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and reports for waste and shipping activities.
• Train waste generators and conduct field surveillances and inspections.
• Support regulatory and internal inspections multiple times annually.
• Collaborate on RCRA, DOT, and asbestos waste management requirements.

Skills

Waste management

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Communication

Field surveillance

Education

Bachelor of Science in a science-related field

Job description

Waste/Shipping Engineer - Regulated Materials

West Mifflin, PA

Working Title: Waste/Shipping Engineer – Regulated Materials
Location: Niskayuna, NY (On-site)
Pay Rate: $45–$52/hr
Contract: 2-year contract
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” clearance

About the Role
We are recruiting for a Waste/Shipping Engineer to join a team at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna, NY. You will validate the characterization of waste generated by the many organizations working at the Laboratory, determine whether that material is regulated or non-regulated, and help prepare and peer review shipments to external disposal facilities.
The role carries the regulatory documentation and reporting for RCRA, DOT, and asbestos waste as well as non-regulated chemical and universal waste. You will also train waste generators, conduct field surveillances of their work, and support the regulatory and internal inspections that take place several times a year. Some of the work takes place in the industrial areas of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate waste characterization for material generated by work across the Laboratory, including the determination of regulated versus non-regulated waste.
• Support and deliver training for waste generators at the Laboratory.
• Conduct field surveillances and inspections of waste-generating activities.
• Develop and peer review waste shipments to external disposal facilities.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and reports for regulated (RCRA, DOT, asbestos) and non-regulated (chemical, universal) waste and shipping activities.
• Participate in and support regulatory and internal inspections that occur multiple times throughout the calendar year.

Required Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science in a science-related field from an accredited college or university. The hiring team is considering candidates with up to five years of experience, and one to two years in regulatory waste management, shipment, or disposal is preferred.

Top Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a science-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Working knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste regulations.
• Working knowledge of DOT hazardous materials regulations.
• Ability to interpret regulations, with strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience working with government agencies or regulators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in regulatory waste management, shipment, and/or disposal.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training under 29 CFR 1910.120.
• DOT shipper qualification.
• Radiological knowledge.

Contract Details
Duration: 2-year contract.
Estimated Hours: Approximately 2,080 straight-time hours per year (full-time).
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.
Anticipated Start: As soon as possible.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?
We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don’t just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.