About SandiaSandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be LikeThe Waste Management and Pollution Prevention Department (4736) has an opening for a Nuclear Analysis Engineer to join the team. Various duties you will be responsible for include but are not limited to:
- Evaluating radiological characterization data for on-site management and off-site disposal of radioactive and mixed waste.
- Developing waste profiles for waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
- Providing characterization support for off-site low-level radioactive and mixed waste shipments.
- Providing guidance on radiological work practices and radiation safety issues.
- Supporting audits and assessments, and assisting in the development and implementation of corrective actions associated with identified non-conformances.
- Interacting with Department of Energy (DOE) personnel and Sandia upper management concerning radiological facilities.
- Assisting with development and review of program documents
Other duties may include:
- Radiological Source Custodian for Department-held sealed sources
- Open Container Program Leader for waste treatment/sorting
- Alternate Waste Certification Official (WCO)
- Establishing and Maintaining a Radiography Program for Waste Certification
- Ensuring that Sandia National Laboratories practices comply with permissible standards and the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) philosophy.
- Developing and directing radiation training and monitoring programs
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range$99,400 - $193,600
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require- Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline, plus five or more years of relevant work experience; or a Master's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a STEM discipline plus one or more years of relevant experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q security clearance
Qualifications We Desire- Professional certifications such as, Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- Ability to maintain and update complex MS Excel worksheets
- Good understanding of radiological analysis practices and results interpretation
- Experience as an operational Health Physicist working in the field
- Project management experience, including leading teams
- Familiarity with US DOE orders, guides, manuals and/or standards such as:
- Experience with operations involving a high level of oversight and a dynamic job structure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in a diverse teaming environment.
About Our TeamThe Waste Management and Pollution Prevention Department provides cost-effective disposal options for radioactive waste and excess nuclear materials. The department operates several facilities and functions through a multidisciplinary project team and a performance-based contract. The activities are highly regulated, as radiological activities may involve hazardous waste, classified information and material, and accountable fissile materials. The department's objective is to reduce the legacy inventories of radioactive waste and materials while supporting the ongoing needs of the laboratories.
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security ClearanceSandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEOAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
