Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer (DOE Q)

Management Solutions; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Management Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support DOE NNSA and other federal programs from Knoxville, TN. This client-facing role focuses on developing high-quality safety analyses, engineering evaluations, and technical consulting services across multiple DOE facilities.

The position offers opportunities to collaborate with nationally recognized experts and contribute to technically challenging projects in the nuclear enterprise, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-Accredited program in Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Physics or Chemistry.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant nuclear criticality safety experience.
• Experience with SCALE/KENO or MCNP.
• Knowledge of DOE nuclear safety requirements and ANSI/ANS-8 standards.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Prior qualification as an NCS Engineer at a DOE facility.
• Active DOE Q security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs) including the underlying criticality safety analyses, calculations and technical documentation supporting operations.
• Evaluate new and existing operations, facility modifications, equipment designs, and process changes.
• Apply DOE Orders, ANSI/ANS-8 standards, client procedures, and industry best practices.
• Develop and review nuclear criticality safety controls and support implementation of engineered and administrative controls.
• Perform field walkdowns, assessments, operational support, and technical reviews.
• Perform or review analysis using SCALE/KENO or MCNP.
• Support hazards analyses, documented safety analyses, and integrated nuclear safety activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and participate in peer reviews.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Physics or Chemistry

Tools

SCALE/KENO

MCNP

Job description

Management Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support DOE NNSA and other federal programs from Knoxville, TN. This client-facing role focuses on developing high-quality safety analyses, engineering evaluations, and technical consulting services across multiple DOE facilities.

The position offers opportunities to collaborate with nationally recognized experts and contribute to technically challenging projects in the nuclear enterprise, with emphasis on