Transportation Specialist

Why join us?  
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 
We are seeking a Transportation Specialist to work in our Oak Ridge, TN office.
About Us  
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 
How will you contribute to the team?  

• Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.

• Maintains the Transportation Program.

• Performs non-hazardous, radioactive, hazardous and mixed waste shipments.

• Assists with waste characterization in preparation for off-site shipment for recycle, treatment, and/or disposal. 

• Performs waste packaging, marking, labeling, and load securement determinations.

• Provides support to Waste Management Specialist and Transportation Manager during waste generation and packaging operations. 

• Prepares shipping papers/records and waste manifests in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Coordinates transportation logistics.

• Interfaces with treatment/storage and disposal facilities, generators and/or other customers and regulators to resolve specific transportation and waste management related concerns.

• Initiates and maintains waste profiles for processing/disposal facilities.

• Interprets and implements federal and state regulations and DOE orders as they pertain to the shipping of hazardous materials.

• Verifies and performs all necessary safety checks, compliance checks and final inspections of all packages prior to transport to

• ensure compliance with DOT, DOE, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Interprets waste management and transportation rules, regulations, and policies to assist generators in the proper compliant management of facility and Project waste.1 

• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.

• Performs other duties as assigned

What will you contribute? 

• Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, or 10 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years’ job-related experience, of which one year is nuclear.

• Training, knowledge, experience and certification in radioactive and hazardous material packaging and shipping.

• Ability to calculate radiological and/or hazardous material activity to determine proper shipping name and waste classification.

• Must have thorough knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) requirements.

• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to

• classified information or matter. 

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office. 

• Strong communication, verbal and written skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Strong math skills.

• US citizenship required for Atkins Global Isotek Systems project positions.

• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   
We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 
•    Competitive salary 
•    Flexible work schedules  
•    Group Insurance 
•    Paid Family Leave  
•    Two Floating Holidays 
•    Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 
•    Pet Insurance  
•    Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
•    Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 
•    An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 
•    A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college 
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 
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