Waste & Shipping Engineer — Regulated Materials Compliance

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, 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.