Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer Energy

AtkinsRéalis•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•$57,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join its team in the Oak Ridge, Tennessee office. The role supports implementation of the Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Program and facility activities to ensure criticality safety. The engineer prepares and peer reviews NCS documents, performs implementation walkdowns, provides input to emergency and pre-incident plans as requested, and monitors assigned Fissile Material Operations and project-related NCS issues. The position reviews NCS-related conditions adverse to quality, conducts audits and assessments, reviews work packages and facility documents, and evaluates designs and plans for NCS impacts. It also contributes to hazard evaluations, identifies and delivers NCS training, and supports the Integrated Safety Management System and Isotek Safety Culture. The employee may stop work without fear of reprisal when unsafe conditions could affect personnel safety or pose environmental risk, and performs other duties as assigned. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants will undergo a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Real ID-compliant identification is required to access the work location.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Nuclear Engineering or Physics.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to describe essential requirements, relationships, and importance of applicable DOE Orders and Standards with respect to NCS.
Ability to perform calculations with Monte Carlo neutron transport codes.
Ability to perform hand calculations for criticality.
U.S. citizenship required.
Real ID-compliant identification required to access the work location.
Selected applicants must undergo a Federal background investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.

Nice To Haves

One year of NCS-related nuclear experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Stop work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
Support implementation of the Nuclear Criticality Safety Program and facility activities to ensure criticality safety.
Prepare and peer review Fissile Material Operations Screens, NCS Evaluations, NCS Approvals, NCS Clarifications, NCS Reports, and Criticality Accident Alarm System Needs Analyses.
Perform NCS Evaluation and NCS Approval implementation walkdowns and provide input to site emergency plans and pre-incident plans as requested.
Maintain awareness of assigned Fissile Material Operations and NCS-related project issues.
Participate in critiques and investigations involving NCS issues.
Review Conditions Adverse to Quality for NCS impacts.
Perform audits, surveillances, and assessments of the NCS Program and project conformance to NCS Approval and contract requirements.
Review and approve work packages, procedures, administrative aids, and other project documents for compliance with NCS requirements.
Review and approve designs and plans that may affect NCS.
Review applicable facility Safety Basis documents for NCS integration.
Participate in Hazard Evaluation Studies and Hazards Analysis supporting project activities.
Identify NCS training needs, deliver training, and evaluate its effectiveness.
Maintain knowledge of NCS-related standards, guides, and codes.
Support the Integrated Safety Management System guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.