What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer – Radioactive and Hazardous Materials - Albuquerque, NM position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Packaging Engineer – Radioactive and Hazardous Materials for our Albuquerque, NM location.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- Provide and review analyses related to radioactive and hazardous materials packaging. Responsibilities include establishing quality assurance (QA) requirements, evaluating QA programs, recommending packaging solutions for transportation projects, designing and/or reviewing packaging, coordinating packaging procurement, and developing and reviewing packaging procedures.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, nuclear, or chemical preferred) or Physical Science (chemistry preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in packaging design and certification for the transportation of radioactive materials.
- Proven experience leading technical teams of subject matter experts.
- Experience with National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) projects is desirable.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Knowledge and Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and regulatory guides, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, standards, and orders.
- Familiarity with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code sections and consensus national standards related to packaging and transportation.
- Ability to provide recommendations to the Certifying Official for authorizing transportation activities involving nuclear materials.
- Proficiency in understanding and applying nuclear safety documentation, such as Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging, and conducting confirmatory safety analyses.
- Expertise in risk management, hazard analysis, integrated safety management, and activities related to maintaining an acceptable safety basis for packaging operations.
Clearance Requirement:
- Must possess or be capable of obtaining a DOE Q-clearance.
This role demands a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional capable of contributing to the safe and efficient transportation of radioactive and hazardous materials while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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