Nuclear Waste Management Engineer

Salary Range: $120,000 to $160,000 (Level III – V or Team Lead)

Benefits: Robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with 5% employer match, Annual Merit Increase, Annual COLA increase, potential additional bonus, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 20 days universal leave

Relocation: Financial assistance available for qualified candidates.

Location: Oak Ridge, TN (outside of Knoxville)

Travel Expectations: potential 10% to headquarters

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday

Work Site Expectations
: 5 days a week in office

The Nuclear Waste Management Engineer plays a critical role in designing and implementing innovative waste management solutions that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability. Your expertise will guide our initiatives in waste reduction, recycling, disposal and material recovery, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while optimizing operational efficiency within a fuel fabrication plant.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, or a related STEM field. A master’s degree in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of two years of experience.
• Typically, 5 years' experience for a Level III, 10 years for a Level IV or Team Lead, and 15 years for a Level V.
• Professional certification(s) in hazardous waste management.
• Proficiency in data analysis and waste management software tools.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations for shipping radioactive and hazardous waste.
• Experience with modeling software for waste management systems.
• Knowledge of environmental impact assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, capable of anticipating and navigating challenges in waste management.

• Contribute to a team of process engineers that are responsible for uranium recovery operations, uranium waste, radioactive waste, industrial waste, waste reduction, waste processing
• Perform engineering work related to the design, procurement, installation, and operation of multiple process areas, as assigned, including but not limited to: ADUN production, organic solution preparation, solution-gelation, solvent washing, particle drying, TRISO layer application, graphite matrix production, overcoating, fuel core pressing, green pebble pressing, compact pressing, shaping, heat treatment, quality control, industrial waste processing, radioactive waste processing, and uranium recovery.
• Develop specifications for process equipment and work with equipment suppliers to ensure critical design characteristics are met for equipment delivery
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to design, construct, deliver, and install process equipment.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Develop methods and procedures to process and handle chemicals and materials that are solid, liquid, and gaseous in safe and efficient manner.
• Design and plan equipment layout, particularly for new processes, new products, or new customers.
• Work with R&D team to translate lab-scale processes to pilot scale and production scale processes.
• Work with regulatory team to establish safety procedures for individuals working with dangerous chemicals, processes, or equipment.
• Work with regulatory team to establish appropriate safety controls in process areas.
• Work with regulatory team to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Provide support for waste permitting.
• Conduct tests and monitor process performance throughout production.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes. Monitor variances from process controls. Provide recommendations and solutions to reduce or to eliminate variances.
• Continually update a master list of all chemical inputs, chemical outputs, and waste streams.
• Continually update a master list of all equipment in all process areas.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.