Senior Fellow Engineer Fellow Nuclear Safety Engineer 1515

EGS•Aiken, SC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Fellow Nuclear Safety Engineer RFQ 1515 Onsite | Aiken, SC Closes 03/04/2026 Estimated pay rate: $99/hour with a standard benefits package Position Overview Initiates technical programs and solves complex technical problems using internal and external knowledge bases. Provides recognized expertise in nuclear safety and leads technical solutions that support site mission objectives. Applies advanced technical practices, incorporates complex requirements, and provides leadership in the resolution of highly complex technical challenges. Supports development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation across multiple facilities. Provides technical assistance for safety analyses, technical safety requirements, and related documentation while ensuring compliance with DOE requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Initiate technical programs and solve complex technical problems using internal and external knowledge databases Provide recognized technical credibility within field of expertise Lead teams to solve complex technical problems and fully utilize technical resources Apply specialized or broad-based technical experience to resolve complex problems Incorporate advanced technical practices, complex requirements, new materials or processes, and difficult coordination into program planning Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as an expert in functional technical areas Recommend engineering and technical research programs and assist with planning Develop solutions to complex technical problems while responding to organizational needs Identify technical areas where specialized knowledge can solve programs of interest to the organization and DOE Prepare plans including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements for major technical tasks Develop schedules, monitor progress, track expenditures, and review quality of work performed Support research, development, testing, and quality assurance requirements Communicate results verbally and in written form Provide documentation, presentations, and coordination support for assigned tasks Mentor less senior professionals and support knowledge transfer Maintain technical expertise and professional recognition through publications, professional organizations, and technical contributions Support development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation Provide technical assistance in developing safety analyses, technical safety requirements, and supporting documentation Ensure nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and controls are implemented in field procedures Conduct Nuclear Safety Program assessments and maintain program manuals

Requirements

PhD and approximately 12+ years of experience, OR MS and approximately 15+ years of experience, OR BS and approximately 18+ years of experience
Minimum of 20 years of recent experience in the nuclear safety industry through DOE or commercial nuclear support
Mastery of technical field and recognized as an internal expert
Demonstrated depth of knowledge to tackle complex nuclear safety problems
Personal accountability for schedules, deadlines, budgets, and safe performance of work
Proficiency performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments
Experience using and implementing: 10 CFR 830 DOE O 413.3 DOE O 420.1 Related DOE directives and standards
Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance
Subcontractor must have active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance

Nice To Haves

Previously held DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two years
Experience preparing or reviewing Safety Basis documents supporting DOE capital projects within the past two years
Direct experience applying: DOE-STD-3009-2014 DOE-STD-1189-2016
Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining SRS safety basis documents

Responsibilities

Initiate technical programs and solve complex technical problems using internal and external knowledge databases
Provide recognized technical credibility within field of expertise
Lead teams to solve complex technical problems and fully utilize technical resources
Apply specialized or broad-based technical experience to resolve complex problems
Incorporate advanced technical practices, complex requirements, new materials or processes, and difficult coordination into program planning
Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as an expert in functional technical areas
Recommend engineering and technical research programs and assist with planning
Develop solutions to complex technical problems while responding to organizational needs
Identify technical areas where specialized knowledge can solve programs of interest to the organization and DOE
Prepare plans including schedules, budgets, and personnel requirements for major technical tasks
Develop schedules, monitor progress, track expenditures, and review quality of work performed
Support research, development, testing, and quality assurance requirements
Communicate results verbally and in written form
Provide documentation, presentations, and coordination support for assigned tasks
Mentor less senior professionals and support knowledge transfer
Maintain technical expertise and professional recognition through publications, professional organizations, and technical contributions
Support development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation
Provide technical assistance in developing safety analyses, technical safety requirements, and supporting documentation
Ensure nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and controls are implemented in field procedures
Conduct Nuclear Safety Program assessments and maintain program manuals