Environmental Compliance Authority (ECA)

Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an Environmental Engineer, Intermediate. The successful applicant will provide technical leadership for established SRNL environmental and waste programs to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, orders, laws, and site procedures. Selected candidates will assist with operational, engineering, and research and development (R&D) related activities to include performing calculations, providing regulatory guidance, and offering field support as needed.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating potential impacts of regulatory changes on SRNL research and development and operations processes and providing recommendations to management;
• Review and provide support for the development of Environmental Evaluation Checklist (EECs)/NEPA evaluations for Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) Research and Development activities;
• Perform characterization of laboratory chemicals for disposal via the appropriate waste stream;
• Perform hazardous waste determinations/characterizations and assist in the development of documents for shipment of wastes;
• Perform regular facility walkdowns and inspections to ensure facility and project operations meet current environmental program requirements;
• Review and approve operating procedures, work packages, and assisted hazards analysis (AHA) documents pertaining to equipment/parameters that support environmental programs/requirements;
• Develop sampling and analysis plans as needed for environmental compliance or waste characterization;
• Attend plan-of-the-day, plan-of-week, and project meetings as necessary to maintain awareness of facility activities;
• Provide accurate status of pertinent environmental issues; Implement waste management storage and staging requirements;
• Provide input to site-wide environmental reports for the various environmental media and regulations (e.g., waste (RCRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), etc.)), as assigned.
• Review and approval of Site Use/Site Clearance permits; Review and provide support for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Operations and Maintenance Plans;
• Support programmatic and/or facility continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities also include pursuing implementation of Pollution Prevention / Waste Minimization opportunities.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS 4-6 yrs; MS 3-5 yrs; PhD 2-4 yrs
• Degree must be in Engineering or Science related field.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• Experience with the regulatory field implementation such as Hazardous Waste, CERCLA, EPCRA and NEPA requirements.
• Field experience required.
• Ability to walk down field sites is also required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with South Carolina and federal environmental agencies and their regulations is preferred but not required.
  
  

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

• Benefits vary based upon employment status
• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
  

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.