Principal Environmental Remediation Engineer

6 days ago


Niskayuna, NY, United States Naval Nuclear Laboratory Full time
About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today

Job Description

NNL is seeking an experienced ESH Principal Compliance Engineer in the Environmental Remediation program area, which is part of the Environmental Operations and Remediation (EOR) unit. The EOR unit is comprised of subject matter experts in environmental remediation, radiological environmental monitoring, and compliance sampling at the Knolls Laboratory and Kesselring Site.


The primary function of this position is the implementation of the NYS Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Corrective Action programs at the Knolls Laboratory and Kesselring Sites. This position involves taking a lead role in making sound judgements regarding environmental investigations, environmental monitoring, contaminant fate and transport, remedy selection and evaluation, remediation construction, waste management, and regulatory compliance while working in a team/collaborative environment. Also, the position provides support for directing assessment and remediation of historical petroleum spills. In addition, successful candidates will provide support in maintaining the necessary contracts for the implementation of these programs.


Required skills:
* Experience with conducting Environmental Investigation and Remediation projects in New York State, preferably under the RCRA Corrective Action program.
* Demonstrated experience with environmental investigation and remediation. projects, including project design, execution, applied fieldwork and fieldwork oversight, and principal authorship of technical Corrective Action work plans and reports.
* Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and technical writing skills.
* Demonstrated experience with contract preparation and budgeting.
* Experienced in the reduction and assessment of inorganic and organic chemical analytical data (especially emerging contaminants (i.e., PFAS)) in various environmental media.
* HAZWOPER Qualification with current 8-hour refreshers.
* Educational background in geology, hydrogeology, or environmental engineering.
* Experienced interfacing with external regulators (e.g., NYSDEC, NYSDOH, EPA).

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently an Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Preferred Skills

* Experienced with NYS and Federal regulations and guidance RCRA, TSCA, NEPA, and SHPONYSDEC DER-10, 6 NYCRR Part 375, Commissioners Policies (e.g., CP-43, CP-51), TOGS 1.1.1, and 6 NYCRR Part 703.
* Project Management experience

Compensation and Benefits
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
  • Personal & Medical Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
  • Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Visit us online to view all NNL benefits
Pay Range
$105,200.00 - $164,400.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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