Nuclear Criticality Engineer

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Scarboro (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Nuclear Criticality Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN. The role involves supporting the design and construction of the Uranium Processing Facility, ensuring compliance with criticality safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or similar), at least 15 years of relevant experience, and should be a U.S. Citizen. Strong coordination and communication skills are essential for working with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in nuclear engineering.
• Must understand nuclear criticality safety procedures.
• Experience with DOE and/or commercial nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

• Support design and construction of the Uranium Processing Facility.
• Develop and review Criticality Safety Evaluations and Technical Deviations.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance.

Skills

Nuclear criticality safety procedures

Coordination and communication skills

Experience with DOE projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical degree with experience

Job description

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Nuclear Criticality Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.

RESPONSIBILITIES / OVERVIEW

• Support nuclear engineering facets related to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) design and construction of the facility.
• Develop, revise, and peer-review Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Technical Deviations(TDs), and other NCS technical basis documents.
• Perform facility walkdowns, review implementing documents, and participate in Operational Safety Boards.
• Resolve non-compliance or discrepancies in safety requirements.
• Develop calculations related to nuclear facilities.
• Ensure critical design needs are met.
• Develop, review, and implement Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs) and Determinations (NCSDs).
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the NCS program, including operability evaluations and problem report dispositions.
• Maintain a strong safety culture, implement zero-accident philosophies, and ensure safe work practices in operational areas.
• Review operational areas to assess NCS compliance.
• Perform NCS evaluations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; may look at other candidates with technical degree and additional relevant experience
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• United States (U.S.) Citizen
• Must understand nuclear criticality safety procedures
• Must be able to be qualified to ANS-8.26
• Must have excellent coordination and communication skills to work with various teams and stakeholders
• Must have experience with DOE and/or commercial nuclear projects