Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

HukariAscendent Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HukariAscendent is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer based out of Richland, WA to support the DOE-approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in a non-reactor facility. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or a related field and 4–5 years of NCS experience; U.S.

citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance are required. Responsibilities include leading evaluations, training, and developing NCS documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science with 4–5 years of NCS experience (or 5 years equivalent).
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials; U.S. Citizenship for facility credentials.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to operating organizations.
• Lead NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst and review evaluations.
• Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.
• Develop and review NCS documentation and design analyses.
• Mentor less experienced NCS Analysts and provide training.

Skills

Attention to detail

NCS experience

DOE clearance process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or related field

Job description

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Duration: Full-Time

Short Summary about Job:

We are seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer based out of Richland, WA. The selected candidate will obtain site-specific Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analyst Qualification to support implementation of a DOE-approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in an operating non-reactor nuclear facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science with a minimum of 4–5 years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience, or 5 years of equivalent technical experience in place of a B.S.
• Demonstrated keen attention to detail.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of DOE-specific experience (highly preferred).
• Involvement in industry committees (e.g., American Nuclear Society).

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance to operating organizations.
• Collaborate with operating organization personnel on NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst.
• Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations.
• Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.
• Lead and/or participate in NCS response to programmatic issues and criticality process deviations/infractions.
• Participate in NCS emergency response preparation (emergency procedures, plans, exercises, and drills).
• Independently prepare, review, and/or present technical reports to the criticality safety community (e.g., American Nuclear Society).
• Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations.
• Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents.
• Lead and/or participate in assessments and audits of the NCS Program.
• Mentor less experienced NCS Analysts and Analysts In-Training on all aspects of criticality safety.
• Develop, revise, and review NCS documentation such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Design Analyses and Calculations (DACs), and other NCS technical basis documentation.
• Complete required NCS annual Operational Reviews.
• Provide daily nuclear facility support, including facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements and implementing documents, and participation in facility Operational Safety Boards.
• Compensation: $115,000+
• No active clearance is required to apply; candidates must be able to obtain a DOE “Q” clearance.
• An alternate combination of education and experience will be considered.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.