EnergySolutions · 1 week ago
Rad Waste Engineer
Kewaunee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEnergySolutions is a company focused on providing nuclear safety support and waste management solutions. The Rad Waste Engineer will perform engineering calculations and provide technical expertise for waste disposal activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
FuelNuclearRecyclingWaste Management
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of engineering calculations using classical techniques or computer code methods to document compliance with project and regulatory requirements, which may include; radionuclide distribution analyses, interpretation of laboratory sample analyses and assisting in developing sample plans
Provides technical expertise and guidance to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities and programs to identify project packaging plans for waste disposal activities
Familiar with regulatory guidance and standards appropriate to waste characterization, packaging, disposal and transportation
Ensures relevant design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures, codes, site design and safety and licensing basis are used in preparation of design media
Interfaces with staff, within the team, to ensure work is being completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that safety is an integral element embodied in equipment design and specification, waste preparation and demolition activities
Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of waste generation, packaging plans, transportation requirements and disposal site requirements across multiple disciplines and work groups
Works on a timeline to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays
Understands, complies and is responsible for working to project waste packaging and disposal and procedures, and attends meetings as required. Provides supervision and leadership to members of the project implementation teams
Recommends new concepts and techniques to improve performance, reduce cost, or to comply with changes in project requirements or regulatory requirements
Participates in the preparation of cost estimates for engineering services to internal and external clients and coordinates work assignments to meet project-established schedules and budgets
Relies on extensive experience and judgment
Leads and directs the work of others if needed
Significant creativity and latitude is required
Performs other duties as assigned
Interface with supporting vendors to complete unique and/or complex sampling, analyses, packaging and transportation planning and activities
Qualification
Required
Training and experience in completing characterization activities
Familiarity with the 1983, 1995 and the 2015 Nuclear Regulatory Commission technical position papers for Waste Sampling and Characterization and Concentration Averaging and Encapsulation
Familiarity with NRC 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 37, 10 CFR 61 and 10 CFR 71
Familiarity with NUREG 1608, NUREG 0204 and NUREG 2155
Familiarity with 49 CFR 100 - 185 as it relates to radioactive and hazardous material packaging and transportation
Familiarity with 40 CFR 260 - 265 as it relates to mixed radioactive / hazardous waste
Strong communication skills - able to interact with all other project organizations or outside regulatory agencies
Advanced knowledge of Nuclear Engineering Analysis software and Microsoft office
Detailed knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application
Detailed knowledge of industry codes and regulations
Detailed knowledge of management of complex engineering projects
Ability to carry up to 10 pounds; handle and reach below shoulder
Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb and bend/stoop
Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
Ability to see close and distance; basic colors/shades
Ability to work inside an office, outside and in extreme temperatures
Ability to work with moving objects/hazardous machines and on slippery/uneven walking surfaces
Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public
Ability to perform under deadline pressure
Ability to wear protective clothing, including respiratory protection
Bachelor's degree required in nuclear, chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related science (e.g., physics) or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training
A minimum of 2 years of experience providing nuclear safety support at a commercial or DOE nuclear facility
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering preferred
Experience in nuclear / radioactive waste management (the Navy, nuclear power plants or DOE projects)
Company
EnergySolutions
EnergySolutions is nuclear services company that provides decommissioning and decontamination services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-11-01Acquired
2007-11-15IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Birchfield
Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Richardson
Chief Operating Officer
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