Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

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Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer evaluating fissile-material safety for BGS government and national-laboratory clients. Developing analyses, controls, documentation, and regulatory compliance support.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform and support nuclear criticality safety evaluations for the safe handling, storage, processing, and transportation of fissile materials
  • Develop, review, and maintain criticality safety documentation, analyses, and procedures
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement criticality safety controls and limits for nuclear operations and projects
  • Provide technical guidance and support to engineering, operations, and safety personnel
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and reviews to demonstrate compliance with nuclear safety regulations and standards
  • Support hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety reviews for nuclear facilities and activities
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve safety issues and support project execution
  • Assist with developing and delivering nuclear criticality safety training as needed
  • Maintain awareness of changes in regulations, standards, and industry best practices
  • Communicate and exchange information effectively in a team environment

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) with relevant technical experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in the nuclear industry, including environments involving nuclear materials, nuclear safety, or regulated nuclear operations
  • Experience supporting or performing safety analyses, technical evaluations, or safety-related documentation
  • Familiarity with nuclear safety principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (DOE, NRC, or equivalent)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and safety teams
  • Proficiency in use of MCNP or SCALE for criticality safety analyses
  • Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Successful drug screening
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401K
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Competitive total compensation package