OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Sr. Radiological Characdterization Engineer to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River in Aiken, SC.We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Evaluating potential impacts of regulatory changes on 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 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Nuclear Engineering; however, other engineering disciplines will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must demonstrate significant experience performing radioactive waste calculations and possess a strong background in waste management/engineering.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

LOCATION

• Aiken, SC – Onsite Position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.