Technical Lead - Radioactive Waste Disposal & Assessments

Aiken, SCFull-time$85.2k–$210kPosted Jul 30, 2026

Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion is seeking a Technical Lead - Radioactive Waste Disposal & Assessment to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.

The Technical Lead - Radioactive Waste Disposal & Assessment develops, implements, and defends technical assessments, calculations, computational models, and miscellaneous documents that support the long-term capacity of engineered and natural barrier systems to isolate radioactive waste at the Savannah River Site (SRS) from the surrounding environment.

Responsibilities

General responsibilities include:

Compilation of technical inputs (i.e., calculations, computational models, etc.) to produce multi-faceted environmental and radiological performance assessments (PAs) and safety case assessments.
Interfacing with facility engineering and operations, regulatory stakeholders, and Department of Energy (DOE) customers.
Contributing to the fulfillment of project and organizational objectives as a team member dedicated to demonstrating long-term compliance of radioactive waste disposal actions.

This is a multilevel posting. Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Computer Science or other related science degree from an accredited university or college

Additional Information:

This is a multilevel posting. Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Computer Science or other related science degree from an accredited university or college
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Background with the Department of Energy defense programs and chemical processes.
Familiarity in flow and contaminant transport modeling calculations.

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. https://www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.

Highlights of our plans include:

401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
Health Savings Account
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay

USD $85,152.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $209,556.00/Yr.

Pay Disclaimer

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

EEO Statement

SRMC is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.