Operational Readiness Professionals

Edgewater Technical Associates • Oak Ridge, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for Operational Readiness Professional opportunities in Oak Ridge, TN. We are seeking experienced Operational Readiness professionals to support high-visibility startup and commissioning activities at a major U.S. Department of Energy nuclear facility. These positions play a critical role in ensuring new facilities and projects achieve safe, compliant, and successful Startup Authorization in accordance with DOE requirements.

Requirements

• Technical background in engineering, nuclear operations, maintenance, training, or nuclear safety
• Familiarity with DOE Orders 420.1 (Facility Safety) and 425.1 (Startup and Restart of Nuclear Facilities)
• Experience supporting operational readiness reviews, management assessments, startup testing, or commissioning activities
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams supporting complex nuclear projects
• United States Citizenship
• Active Q Clearance (preferred) or ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Readiness Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related technical discipline
• 7+ years supporting or leading DOE readiness efforts resulting in Startup Authorization
• Strong background in nuclear operations, engineering, and nuclear safety
• Experience interpreting DOE startup and readiness requirements
• Readiness Team Leader
• 4+ years of practical readiness or startup experience
• Previous experience serving as a Readiness Team Leader
• Familiarity with DOE readiness assessment tools and startup authorization processes
• Experience with Contractor Assurance Systems (CAS)
• Readiness Team Member
• Knowledge of DOE readiness reviews and startup processes
• Minimum 2 years of related DOE or nuclear industry experience
• Ability to evaluate technical documentation and support readiness assessments
• Readiness Team Associate
• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Awareness of DOE operational readiness review processes
• Less than 2 years of related experience
• Readiness Training Development & Deployment Specialist
• 5+ years developing and delivering technical training in accordance with DOE Order 426.2A OR Experience designing, developing, or delivering highly technical qualification training programs within DOE or commercial nuclear environment

Responsibilities

• Support operational readiness reviews and Startup Authorization activities for DOE nuclear projects.
• Collect, evaluate, and document technical evidence demonstrating operational readiness.
• Assess compliance with DOE startup, safety, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, training, maintenance, and nuclear safety organizations.
• Participate in readiness assessments, corrective action verification, and startup planning.
• Help ensure projects are prepared for safe, compliant operations.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability insurance
• pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions
• 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree