Senior Nuclear Safety & Criticality Consultant

Position Overview

Senior Nuclear Safety & Criticality Consultant will provide general support for the Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO), Assistant Manager for Safety and Quality (AMSQ), Nuclear Safety Division (NSD). The role delivers mission‑critical nuclear safety consulting services, criticality safety support, and ensures compliance with DOE standards and Hanford procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level nuclear safety consulting services in program and project management at the Hanford site.
• Perform criticality safety consulting for One Hanford program needs, focusing on special activities, identified problem areas, and direct observation as directed by the Technical Monitor.
• Review contractor reports and submittals for compliance with One Hanford procedures and DOE standards (DOE‑STD‑3009, DOE‑STD‑3007, DOE‑STD‑1104, 10 CFR 830).
• Provide periodic oversight of criticality‑related operations conducted by One Hanford projects, ensuring alignment with applicable procedures and standards.
• Assist in preparing Safety Evaluation Reports or other approval documentation related to the above activities.
• Support readiness and startup assessment activities.
• Review DSA safety management programs and evaluate supporting documents.
• Deliver work in accordance with One Hanford procedures and guidance from the technical monitor.
• Ensure all work complies with the Quality Assurance Implementation Plan (DOE‑PPD‑QA‑50552) and associated procedures.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• Experience consulting on complex projects, providing strategic, managerial, or technical assistance in a senior capacity.
• Specialized knowledge of criticality safety and implementation of ANSI/ANS‑8 standards.
• Proven senior‑level experience improving major projects and programs.
• Experience addressing organizational or technical issues and problem‑solving.
• Successful technical or management background with a track record of developing plans that yield positive organizational improvements.
• Expert‑level knowledge of criticality and nuclear‑safety controls and requirements.
• Working‑level knowledge of HFO mission, activities, and priorities.
• Working‑level knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools.

Preferred Experience & Capabilities

• Expert‑level knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Senior‑level nuclear safety expertise with more than 20 years of experience.
• Expert‑level criticality safety expertise with more than 10 years of experience.
• Working‑level knowledge of environmental, worker safety and health, quality assurance, and related controls.
• Exceptional communication abilities.
• Expert‑level proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.

Other Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Work location: Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $75.00 to $100.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100 % vesting for eligible participants beginning day 1.