Environment Engineer/Geochemist

Savannah River National Laboratory’s Environmental and Legacy Management (ELM) directorate is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer/Geochemist to join their Environmental Sciences and Dosimetry team. This role is focused on leading and applying geochemistry, geological and/or environmental engineering principles to deliver solutions in support of the Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management (EM) mission.

 

This position involves the development of solutions for technically, challenging environmental concerns of DOE’s complex soil and groundwater issues within the regulatory framework. The focus is developing technical strategies to facilitate closure, address emerging contaminants and conduct research on diverse, environmental challenges. Includes working with a technical team to implement new technologies and expedite project completion, mentoring early-career staff, cultivating team interactions, and establishing customer interface with personnel from SRS and DOE.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• MS +12-15 yrs; PhD +2-5 yrs
• Degree in one of the following: geochemistry, environmental science or engineering, geology, hydrogeology, soil science/chemistry, chemical engineering, or related earth/aquatic sciences field.
• Experience and/or knowledge in one or more of the following: environmental remediation, aqueous geochemistry, soil chemistry, contaminant fate & transport, and redox chemistry.
• Perform laboratory and field studies.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Security Clearance for which U.S. Citizenship is legally required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD +6-10 yrs performing environmental remediation relative to contaminants like organics, metals and radionuclides. 
• Experience working with/for the U.S. DOE, National Laboratories, other gov't agencies and/or federal contractors. 
• Strong written/oral communication skills w/ a history of technical reports and publications.
• Demonstrated success in leading technical teams and project management.

"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.