Nuclear Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a nuclear engineer to support the Department of War’s resilient-energy work. The role reviews reactor designs, mechanical and electrical drawings, and supporting systems to assess safe and feasible deployment. It conducts engineering analyses of site viability, helps customers navigate licensing and permitting, and supports multiple sites throughout the nuclear lifecycle, from construction through decommissioning. The engineer applies expertise in reactor systems, electrical integration, site viability, and regulatory pathways to inform major energy-infrastructure decisions. The role develops clear, engineering-driven recommendations and communicates technical findings across interdisciplinary teams to shape secure, resilient energy capabilities for national security customers.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with the design and operation of nuclear reactors, steam systems, and associated electrical interconnections, such as reactor vessels, control rods, turbine generators, transformers, and protection equipment.
Experience assessing nuclear site viability, including utility coordination, land access constraints, and environmental clearance requirements.
Knowledge of nuclear lifecycle costs, including construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and decommissioning.
Knowledge of Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and state and federal energy regulations, including licensing and permitting processes.
Ability to review, compare, and validate vendor technology claims against regulatory, system-integration, and performance requirements.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering.

Nice To Haves

Experience with energy system design, including distributed generation sources, microgrids, and battery energy storage systems.
Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS-15 level clients.
Ability to evaluate risks, tradeoffs, and cost implications to inform acquisition, design, and implementation strategies.
Ability to leverage electrical modeling software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM.
Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineering (PE) Certification.

Responsibilities

Review reactor designs, mechanical and electrical drawings, and supporting systems for safe and feasible deployment.
Conduct engineering analyses of nuclear site viability.
Guide customers through licensing and permitting pathways.
Support sites throughout the nuclear lifecycle, including construction and decommissioning.
Review, compare, and validate vendor technology claims against regulatory, system-integration, and performance requirements.
Communicate technical insights and provide engineering-driven recommendations to inform energy-infrastructure decisions.
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as needed, up to 25% of the time.