Environmental Specialist, Lead

Job Summary

What happens when environmental compliance meets complex operations, strict regulations, and a mission that matters? That’s where you come in. As the Environmental Specialist Lead, you’ll serve as a technical leader and go-to resource for environmental and waste management at Centrus. You’ll help shape compliance programs, guide environmental specialists, partner with operations across the site, and serve as a key interface with agencies including the NRC, DOE, EPA, and other regulatory organizations. This is the highest level in our professional environmental career path, offering the opportunity to tackle complex challenges, influence how work gets done, and help ensure Centrus continues to operate safely, responsibly, and in compliance with evolving environmental requirements.

What You Will Do

Lead the day-to-day environmental and waste management function by providing technical guidance, mentoring Environmental Specialists, overseeing compliance initiatives, and partnering with cross-functional teams on complex projects. You’ll monitor and resolve environmental issues, support audits and regulatory interactions, respond to spills and releases, track corrective actions and performance metrics, and help translate changing regulations into practical solutions for the business. You’ll also support resource planning, contractor oversight, compliance training, and special projects while providing management with clear updates on risks, costs, schedules, and regulatory requirements—and step in for the Environmental and Waste Programs Manager when delegated.

We’d Love to Hear from People With

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or the physical sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
• 3+ years of experience in environmental and/or waste management 
• Advanced knowledge of environmental and waste management systems and applicable state and federal requirements 
• Detailed knowledge of environmental and waste regulations, including EPA, DOT, and NRC requirements 
• Working knowledge of Centrus, DOE, or NRC procedures, practices, policies, and requirements 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” Clearance 

A Successful Candidate Brings

• Strong technical expertise in environmental compliance and waste management 
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and supporting environmental audits 
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping projects, corrective actions, and regulatory commitments on track 
• A continuous-learning mindset and the curiosity to stay ahead of evolving environmental regulations and requirements
• Currently holding an active Q-level security clearance
   

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $76,010 - $126,683. This position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.  While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre­-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made.  In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government.  Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.