Decommissioning Engineers​/Managers, levels

Position: Decommissioning Engineers / Managers, various levels
Role Overview For the JRC Ispra site (Northern Italy), Amentum is seeking Decommissioning Engineers / Managers across multiple experience levels. These roles support JRC in the management of radioactive waste across the decommissioning programme, including waste characterisation, treatment, storage, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The positions are client‑facing, providing technical and operational support services rather than direct execution of waste handling activities.

Responsibilities Support waste management strategies, coordinate technical activities, and ensure alignment with regulatory and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities Plan and coordinate decommissioning activities: develop and review dismantling strategies, define work sequences, technical approaches, and identify constraints, risks and interfaces.

Provide technical input on dismantling and cutting techniques, waste generation forecasts, material flows, worksite arrangements, logistics and sequencing.

Prepare and review technical documentation: decommissioning plans and studies, engineering assessments, technical notes, project and work package documentation.

Coordinate interfaces across technical disciplines: waste management, radiation protection, licensing and regulatory compliance, engineering (nuclear and non‑nuclear).Support JRC in oversight of decommissioning activities by monitoring progress, identifying and managing technical risks, and providing guidance and recommendations.

Contribute to project and programme reporting, including progress updates, technical inputs, dashboards and reports, and participation in technical and coordination meetings.

Operate within a multi‑stakeholder environment, supporting coordination between JRC (client), JV partners, subcontractors and technical specialists.

Level and Experience Alignment Junior / early career: up to ~6 years of experience.

Middle level: typically 6–12 years of experience.

Senior level: typically 12–20 years of experience.

Expert level: 20+ years of experience.

What You Will Need (Qualifications)
Experience in nuclear decommissioning or related fields (e.g., nuclear engineering, waste management, radiological environments).Experience supporting or delivering technical projects in regulated environments.

Understanding of decommissioning methodologies, dismantling techniques, waste generation and management during decommissioning, health, safety and radiological considerations.

Ability to contribute to technical documentation and engineering deliverables.

Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Relevant degree (engineering or related discipline) or equivalent experience.

Full‑time on‑site availability in Ispra, Lombardy (Italy).English language proficiency (minimum B2 level).Experience managing decommissioning work packages or technical scopes.

Experience interfacing with regulators or licensing processes.

Experience in large‑scale or multi‑project nuclear programmes.

Location Ispra, Lombardy, Italy (full‑time on‑site work required).EEO and Accommodation Statement

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at  Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
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