NNPP Engineer (Radiological Work)

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview:

We are searching for Engineers of Radiological Work to support APTIM's nuclear decommissioning (D&D) project at the Bettis Atomic Laboratory in West Mifflin, PA. Will be a part of a multi-disciplined team supporting our projects and will be focused on engineering support activities.

APTIM is a leading provider in integrated, comprehensive services in a variety of markets and industry. We offer consulting, engineering, construction, scientific program and project management services to meet the customer needs in environmental and infrastructure markets. Our highly skilled multi-discipline teams of professionals are strategically located throughout the United States and abroad to efficiently provide safe and sustainable solutions to complex challenges faced by government, public institutions, and commercial clients.

These roles involve planning and executing engineering solutions for characterization, dismantling, and demolition of radiologically and environmentally impacted structures. APTIM expects our engineers to be creative problem solvers who actively seek innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to complex challenges. They are encouraged to think beyond conventional approaches, leverage multidisciplinary expertise, and apply critical thinking to deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient outcomes for every project. Responsibilities include developing technical work documents, sampling plans, and waste characterization reports, as well as performing structural evaluations and mechanical design for safe and compliant project execution. Positions offer a mix of office-based engineering and field work, requiring strong problem-solving skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain technical work documents, engineering specifications, and detailed work packages for decommissioning and remediation projects.
• Design and implement sampling plans for buildings, soil, and waste to characterize radiological and environmental contaminants, ensuring accurate data collection for safe demolition and waste disposition.
• Provide regulatory analysis and ensure adherence to environmental, radiological, and industrial safety standards.
• Perform structural evaluations and analyses for building modifications and demolition activities.
• Perform waste characterization evaluations and prepare documentation for proper handling, packaging, labeling, and disposal of radioactive, hazardous, and nonhazardous materials.
• Work independently and as part of a team, including leadership roles, to coordinate with engineering, operations, and safety teams for project success.
• Assist in developing time and material estimates for project proposals and execution plans.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• In lieu of a degree, extensive D&D experience at Bettis Laboratory will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Nuclear, Construction, Demolition or Remediation fields.
• Demonstrated experience in radiological work, environmental sampling, and waste management.
• Familiarity with DOE regulations, OSHA standards, and hazardous waste handling.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and technical engineering and design software.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Must be a US Citizen (no Dual Citizenship) and be able to pass a background check to gain access to government facilities. For more information please see DOE Order 472.2.
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse team setting.
• Willingness to work across Engineering disciplines.
• Strong multitasking skills.