Senior Radiological Characterization Engineer

Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a highly experienced Rad Waste Characterization Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Nuclear Engineering; however, other engineering disciplines will be considered. Candidates must demonstrate significant experience performing radioactive waste calculations and possess a strong background in waste management/engineering.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating potential impacts of regulatory changes on SRNL research and development and operations processes and providing recommendations to management;
• Defining the requirements for radioactive disposal management programs, procedures, and training and qualification requirements;
• Providing technical expertise for the laboratory for disposal of all types (i.e., LLW, TRU Waste, and radioactive portion of PCB waste, Nano waste, Mixed Waste, and Mixed TRU Waste);
• Developing radiological characterization plans for unique waste and waste streams (including calculations, sampling and analysis plans, certification or characterization plans, and work packages for processes and research and development initiatives);
• Analyzing construction and special project plans for the creation of new waste streams; Performing periodic waste stream validations.
• The job function includes maintaining external associations such as technical committees, professional societies, and licenses to remain current with waste management and other industry best practices.
• Support programmatic and/or facility continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include pursuing implementation of Pollution Prevention / Waste Minimization objectives.
• Attend plan-of-the-day, plan-of-week, and project meetings as necessary to maintain awareness of facility activities.
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in science and/or engineering; has a wide range of experience in acumen serving as an advisor to management.
• Leads others in solving complex scientific and/or technical problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in primary job family or field of specialization.
• May lead job family/cross-job family teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and or complexity.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
• Perform radioactive waste characterization and calculations.
• Serve as the Waste Cognizant Technical Function for projects.
• Support waste management engineering activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct site walk-downs to assess waste characterization and management needs.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of waste management/engineering experience.
• At least 6 years of experience specifically as a Rad Waste Characterization Engineer (Waste Cognizant Technical Function).
• Significant demonstrable experience performing radioactive waste calculations.
• Ability to walk down field or facility sites as required.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemical or Nuclear Engineering degree.
• Extensive experience in radioactive waste management and characterization.
  
  

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

• Benefits vary based upon employment status
• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
  

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.