06 ago - Ispra
DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh
As a Project Engineer in Nuclear Waste Management, you will support on-site activities at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, contributing to projects related to the characterisation, treatment and conditioning of radioactive waste within nuclear decommissioning programmes.
Working directly at the JRC site, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists and nuclear specialists, supporting operational activities and helping to develop safe, compliant and efficient waste management solutions in accordance with European nuclear regulations.
Project Engineer - Radioactive Waste Management (m/f/d)
Reference number: Vollzeit
Reviewing technical proposals, project plans and operational concepts to support project execution
Collecting and analysing project and radiological data to prepare status reports and recommendations for next steps
Supporting and supervising waste management operations in controlled and classified areas
Coordinating waste logistics and storage activities, including incoming, outgoing and internal waste movements
Documenting waste packages and disposal containers according to radiological and material specifications
Contributing to the characterisation, sorting and pre-treatment of historical radioactive waste
Developing concepts for the treatment and conditioning of radioactive waste in accordance with international waste acceptance criteria
Supporting investigations and treatment solutions for sludges, contaminated liquids and legacy waste streams
Assisting with the remediation of contaminated areas and waste tracking within internal databases
MSc in Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline
~3–5 years of professional experience in the nuclear sector, preferably in waste management, radiation protection or decommissioning
~ Solid understanding of radiation protection principles and nuclear waste management practices
~ Familiarity with European nuclear waste regulations and interest in Italian regulatory frameworks
~ Experience with radiological characterisation methods, ideally including gamma spectrometry
~ Strong analytical and data‑driven approach
~ Fluent English and Italian (spoken and written)
~ Very good knowledge of Italian is strongly preferred
~ Excellent communication skills and ability to work in international and multidisciplinary project teams
~ Strong MS Office skills
Additional experience in nuclear waste processing, treatment or decommissioning projects
Knowledge of mechanical or electrical maintenance in nuclear facilities
Experience with PLC programming
Familiarity with 2D/3D modelling software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Blender)
Experience working in international nuclear projects or abroad
Benefits
Professional development through trainings and courses
International environment
Engineering activities with direct contact with nuclear operations on‑field
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