Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, inclusion and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.

In Poland, Amentum offices are located in Warsaw and Kraków. The latter is our Global Delivery Organization (GDO) hub, employing over 130 professionals across both Project Delivery (Project Services and Creative Sales Services) and Corporate Functions (HR, IT, Accounting, Payroll, and Financial Planning & Analysis). 

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an Environment and Waste Management Lead to ensure clients in Poland and potentially other Central European countries are provided with high-calibre supporting expertise in a range of environmental and waste related disciplines, in this role you will be supported in the progression to functional/discipline lead in the relevant subjects. This role will be based in our Warsaw location and will support Hybrid working.

You'll support Amentum’s clients in gathering data, preparing applications and engaging with governmental authorities during administrative proceedings as is necessary to obtain the applicable permits required for the implementation of NPP and associated investments. The role not only requires relevant technical expertise in the fields of environment and waste, but also experience of legislation, regulations and the administrative proceeding associated with obtaining the applicable permits required for the implementation of NPP and associated investments.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Review client projects to determine where environmental and waste matters require address, understand the environmental and waste related applicable permits and the technical basis behind such applications.

• Establish waste management and environmental strategies, plans and procedures for nuclear facilities as required by clients, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and expected technical aspects.

• Support clients in understanding / delivering on waste characterisation, classification and waste inventory requirements and advise on strategies aimed at incorporating international principles such as waste minimisation, safe storage, transportation and disposal.

• Provide support to clients in discharging relevant accountabilities as a member state of the European Union (and Euratom).  Support in this context could cover a range of environmental and waste transboundary considerations and submissions, and other relevant matters such as sustainability planning and reporting. 

• Establish and manage appropriate interface arrangements with key contacts in each client and, where required, support the client’s interface with governmental authorities and other relevant organizations.

• Provide training and awareness to Amentum team members, suppliers and clients regarding international best-practice (including benchmarking) in environmental and waste management practices, processes and procedures.

• Advise on capacity and competency requirements in environmental and waste disciplines for Amentum’s team in Poland and clients’ organisations.

• Act as the technical lead for the delivery of projects to Amentum’s clients in Poland.

• Contribute to business development activities 

Here's What You'll Need

• Relevant degree level (or equivalent) education, in a suitable engineering, legal, environmental or other relevant subject matter area.

• Demonstrable vocational training engagements throughout the postholder’s professional development e.g. radiation protection certification, radioactive waste advisor, optioneering / optimisation training. 

• Experience within the legal and regulatory context of one or more national jurisdictions, preferably Poland.

• Detailed knowledge of governmental authorities in Poland and other national jurisdictions, including experience in provision of expert advice at a mid to senior level.

• Experience post-graduation in radioactive waste management or related environmental disciplines.

• Experience of working within an EPC or equivalent environment.

• Experience of managing and informing technical activities and stakeholder relations within multiple phases of a complex nuclear new build delivery environment.

• Demonstrable experience of identifying and managing interdependency between waste and environmental considerations and other technical and non-technical areas such as engineering design, nuclear safety and regulatory submissions. 

We offer:

• An international work environment with a unique company culture that promotes individual career growth and work-life balance

• Opportunities for personal development

• A friendly and supportive team atmosphere

• The chance to participate in various projects and improvements

• A hybrid or stationary working model based on your preference

• Flexible working hours (start between 7:30-10:00)

• Short Fridays (6-hour workdays)

• A benefits package that includes medical care, life insurance, a My Benefit cafeteria with co-financing for sports activities, psychological support

• A modern office in an attractive location

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.