Senior Radiological Characterization Engineer
About The Position
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. This role requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in science and/or engineering, with a wide range of experience serving as an advisor to management. The engineer will lead others in solving complex scientific and/or technical problems, using sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions. They may also lead job family/cross-job family teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity, and communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view.
Requirements
- 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
- US Citizenship is Legally Required for ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Chemical or Nuclear Engineering degree
- Extensive experience in radioactive waste management and characterization
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
