Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join our Team in our Oak Ridge, TN office.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of the Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Program.
• Safeguards facility activities to ensure criticality safety.
• Prepares and peer reviews NCS documents such as Fissile Material Operations (FMO) Screens, NCS Evaluations (NCSEs), NCS Approvals (NCSAs), NCS Clarifications, NCS Reports, and Criticality Accident Alarm System Needs Analyses.
• Performs NCSE/A implementation walkdowns and provides input to site emergency plans and pre-incident plans, as requested.
• Maintains awareness with assigned FMOs and NCS-related issues within Project.
• Participates in critiques/investigations involving NCS issues.
• Reviews Conditions Adverse to Quality (e.g., Non-Conformance Reports, Findings) for NCS impacts.
• Performs audits, surveillances, and assessments of the NCS Program and Project conformance to NCSA and NCS-related contract requirements.
• Reviews and approves work packages, procedures, administrative aids, and other Project documents to ensure compliance with NCS requirements.
• Reviews and approves designs and plans that potentially impact NCS.
• Reviews applicable facility Safety Basis documents for NCS integration.
• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering or Related Science.
• Minimum 2 years' related experience, 1-year nuclear experience.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
• Ability to describe the essential requirements, relationships and importance of applicable DOE Orders and Standards with respect to NCS.
• Ability to perform calculations with Monte Carlo neutron transport codes.
• Ability to perform hand calculations for criticality.

Qualifications

• Real ID compliant identification required to access the work location.
• U.S. citizenship required for AtkinsRéalis/Isotek Systems Project positions.

Skills

• Knowledge of NCS-related standards, guides, and codes.

Benefits

Rewards & benefits at AtkinsRéalis include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. AtkinsRéalis is also committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $57,000 - $96,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.