Criticality Safety Engineer

Amentum is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer based out of our Richland, WA office. Candidates will obtain site-specific Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analyst Qualification to support implementation of a DOE-approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in an operating non-reactor nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to operating organizations.
• Collaborate with operating organization personnel on NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst.
• Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations.
• Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.
• Lead and/or participate in NCS response to programmatic issues and criticality process deviations/infractions.
• Participate in NCS emergency response preparation (emergency procedures, plans, exercises, and drills).
• Independently prepare, review, and/or present technical reports to the criticality safety community (e.g., American Nuclear Society, etc.).
• Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations.
• Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents.
• Lead and/or participate in assessments and audits of the NCS Program.
• Mentor less experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analysts and Analysts In-Training on all aspects of criticality safety.
• Develop, revise, and review Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Design Analysis and Calculations (DACs), and various other NCS technical basis documentation.
• Complete required NCS annual Operational Reviews.
• Provide daily nuclear facility support, including facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements, implementing documents, and participation at facility Operational Safety Boards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering, engineering, math, or science with a minimum of 4-5 years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience (Nuclear Engineering degree preferred), or 5 years of equivalent technical experience in place of a B.S.
• Involvement in industry committees (e.g., ANS) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of DOE-specific experience is highly preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.
• Demonstrated keen attention to detail.

Alternate combination of education and experience will be considered.

Pay

$115,000 (base compensation; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.