Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Boston Government Services, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking qualified candidates for a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer position to support clients in Oak Ridge, TN and Idaho Falls, ID. BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm that advances missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. They support clients from strategic planning and program management to engineering and technical activities, focusing on complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. BGS fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability, empowering employees to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. They value employee well-being through competitive benefits and an environment that balances excellence and connection.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) with relevant technical experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in the nuclear industry, including environments involving nuclear materials, nuclear safety, or regulated nuclear operations.
Experience supporting or performing safety analyses, technical evaluations, or safety-related documentation.
Familiarity with nuclear safety principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (DOE, NRC, or equivalent).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and safety teams.
Proficiency in use of MCNP or SCALE for criticality safety analyses.
Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful drug screening.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Responsibilities

Perform and support nuclear criticality safety evaluations to ensure the safe handling, storage, processing, and transportation of fissile materials.
Develop, review, and maintain criticality safety documentation, analyses, and procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
Identify, evaluate, and implement criticality safety controls and limits for nuclear operations and projects.
Provide technical guidance and support to engineering, operations, and safety personnel regarding criticality safety requirements.
Participate in audits, inspections, and reviews to demonstrate compliance with nuclear safety regulations and standards.
Support hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety reviews for nuclear facilities and activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve safety issues and support project execution.
Assist with the development and delivery of training related to nuclear criticality safety, as needed.
Maintain awareness of changes in regulations, standards, and industry best practices related to nuclear criticality safety.
Work effectively in a team environment to communicate and exchange information.