Nuclear Criticality Safety Consultant - Piketon, OH; Oak Ridge, TN (Hybrid role with some remote work flexibility)
About the role
We are seeking a talented Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join our growing team serving clients in Piketon, OH and Oak Ridge, TN. This hybrid role offers flexibility with remote work options while requiring periodic on-site presence for facility walkdowns and collaborative team engagements.
Responsibilities
- Support management in establishing and maintaining strong nuclear criticality safety (NCS) programs with technically sound analyses
- Perform comprehensive NCS analyses and develop safety basis documentation for fissile material operations
- Develop and validate computer models using radiation transport calculation systems to support NCS analyses
- Establish operational limits and controls to maintain safe and efficient facility operations
- Ensure NCS requirements are effectively implemented across all operational activities
- Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and design reviews
- Conduct NCS assessments and reviews of work packages, procedures, work instructions, authorization basis documents, and operational documentation
- Apply expertise in criticality code verification and validation, criticality benchmarks, criticality alarm assessment, and criticality safety evaluations
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in nuclear criticality safety or related nuclear engineering roles
- Ability to obtain a DOE "Q" Clearance (Active "Q" clearance strongly preferred)
- U.S. Citizenship with no dual citizenship
Qualifications
- Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in technical work
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated expertise with MCNP and/or SCALE radiation transport calculation systems
Skills & Abilities
- Experience with DOE facility operations or nuclear weapons complex background
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in nuclear safety
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical teams
- Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or related discipline
Other Qualifications
- Experience with DOE facility operations or nuclear weapons complex background
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in nuclear safety
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical teams
- Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or related discipline
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package includes competitive compensation commensurate with experience, immediate vesting in retirement benefits, medical insurance (including HSA-compatible plans), vision and dental coverage options, Simplified Employee Pension (SEP-IRA) plan, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, long-term and short-term disability insurance, generous paid time off (PTO), employee referral program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).