Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer - Oak Ridge, TN
About The Position
We are seeking a talented Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join our growing team serving clients in Oak Ridge, TN. This hybrid role involves performing criticality safety analyses, developing safety evaluations and controls, reviewing facility operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and safety personnel to identify hazards, implement risk-reduction measures, and support safe and efficient nuclear facility operations. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring safe, efficient operations while developing innovative safety solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in nuclear criticality safety or related nuclear engineering roles
- Ability to obtain a DOE "Q" Clearance (Active "Q" clearance strongly preferred)
- U.S. Citizenship with no dual citizenship
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DOE facility operations or nuclear weapons complex background
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in nuclear safety
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical teams
- Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or related discipline
Responsibilities
- Support management in establishing and maintaining strong nuclear criticality safety (NCS) programs with technically sound analyses
- Development of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation
- Perform periodic facility walkdowns and collaborative team engagements
- Develop and validate computer models to support NCS analyses
- Establish operational limits and controls to maintain safe and efficient facility operations
- Ensure NCS requirements are effectively implemented across all operational activities
- Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and design reviews
- Conduct NCS assessments and reviews of work packages, procedures, work instructions, authorization basis documents, and operational documentation
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Immediate vesting in retirement benefits
- Medical insurance (including HSA-compatible plans)
- Vision and dental coverage options
- Simplified Employee Pension (SEP-IRA) plan
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
