Waste/Shipping Engineer (4033)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Waste/Shipping Engineer of Regulated Materials in Niskayuna, NY.

Navarro is an award-winning provider of turnkey solutions, delivering comprehensive nuclear, environmental and technical services to federal agencies, commercial enterprises and private clients across the United States. Our expertise supports organizations such as the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense and NASA, while also extending to commercial industries and private sector partners facing complex engineering, technical and environmental challenges. Navarro specializes in nuclear operations, environmental remediation, D&D, waste management, advanced energy, facilities management and technical and professional services. For more information, please visit Navarro-inc.com.

The Waste/Shipping Engineer of Regulated Materials will encompass the duties of validation of waste characterization of material generated during work taking place at the laboratory across the many waste generating organizations performing work. This includes if it is regulated or non-regulated waste, and support/delivery of training for waste generators at the Laboratory. This position will also include conducting field surveillances and inspections of waste generating activities, as well as development, peer review of waste shipments to external disposal facilities. In addition, regulatory documentation and report generation associated with regulatory (RCRA, DOT, asbestos) and non-regulatory (chemical, universal) waste and shipping activities will be a key function of this position . Participation and support of regulatory and internal inspections that occur multiple times throughout a calendar year is a must in this position.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

One to two years of experience associated with regulatory waste management, shipment, and/or disposal of waste. 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response trained; DOT shipper qualification; radiological knowledge.

Undergraduate science-related degree (Bachelor of Science) from an accredited college or university. Attention to Detail; Regulatory Interpretation; Past government interactions; RCRA knowledge; DOT regulatory knowledge. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability