Process Engineer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC. • Oak Ridge, TN

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

SMSI, LLC is seeking a
Process Engineer
to support a large EPC project in Oak Ridge, TN. The candidate will lead chemical and nuclear engineering projects, including process design, safety basis documentation and operational readiness reviews. They will also provide support to prepare and review licensing and safety documentation for compliance with DOE, NRC and other regulatory agencies.
The work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN and require working onsite for 2-3 days per week and working remotely the other 2-3 days per week.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-8+ years of relevant experience in chemical, process and nuclear engineering.
• Experience with DOE and NRC regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interface with client project team with limited supervision.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work independently with diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills are required to enable effective interaction and communication with technical peers, program managers, collaborators, and sponsors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Q clearance.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must be able to work onsite in Oak Ridge, TN 2-3 days per week and remotely the other 2-3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in uranium enrichment or a closely related field is a plus.
• Experience with UF6 and UF6-rated equipment (i.e. vacuum pumps, valves, piping, etc), as well as operational readiness reviews is preferred.
• Experience in process modeling to calculate or predict flow rates, pressures, conductance, etc in a UF6 gas handling system/P&ID is a plus.
• Active (or recently inactive) DOE Q clearance preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead chemical and nuclear engineering projects, including process design, safety basis documentation and operational readiness reviews.
• Provide support to prepare and review licensing and safety documentation for compliance with DOE, NRC and other regulatory agencies.
• Design, develop, and oversee mechanical systems such as UF6 gas handling systems, including vacuum pumps, valves, piping, etc, and other uranium processing equipment and chemical separation systems.
• Perform and oversee NQA-1 calculations, P&IDs, and PFDs for nuclear facilities.
• Provide technical guidance for facilities such as the Y-12 National Nuclear Security Complex and the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant.
• Develop and implement solutions for the startup and operation of hazardous waste treatment and uranium processing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational and critical safety standards are maintained.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and oversee procurement engineering for nuclear-grade components.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees