Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer (3786)

About the role

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for multiple junior and senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineering positions located in Oak Ridge, TN, Paducah, KY, and Portsmouth, OH.

Responsibilities

• Performs NCS Engineering job functions as assigned by management.
• Aid and support management in NCS program implementation and engineering system design.
• Assist in nuclear criticality safety reviews of existing and proposed nuclear material operations and facilities, facility designs and modifications; and research or processing activities involving fissionable materials.
• Develop nuclear criticality safety evaluations and program documents that meet applicable NRC/DOE requirements and standards, utilizing nuclear criticality safety software (e.g., SCALE or MCNP) as needed, in support of safe nuclear material operations and maintenance activities.
• Review nuclear criticality safety evaluations and program documents to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable NRC/DOE requirements and standards.
• Support NCS operability or engineering evaluations when necessary.
• Support NCS program implementation and training.
• Support the development of hazards analysis, accident analysis, and hazard controls and documents the results in a nuclear facility safety basis (i.e., documented safety analysis and technical safety requirements), as requested.
• Perform NCS work in accordance with contractor or client program documents and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Nuclear Engineering (or directly related field) and 3 years of related nuclear criticality safety experience.
• Understanding of pertinent nuclear criticality safety codes, governing regulations and industry practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing nuclear criticality safety software (e.g., SCALE or MCNP).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess a DOE "L/Q" clearance or the ability to obtain a DOE "L/Q" Clearance.
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DOE "L/Q" clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Skills

• Proficiency in nuclear criticality safety software (e.g., SCALE or MCNP).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability