Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer - Flexible Work Options

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with 100% vesting

Job summary

At AtkinsRéalis, a leading engineering and nuclear services firm, seeks a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join the Oak Ridge team. You will implement the NCS program, review safety-related documents, and perform criticality calculations and analyses to support project activities.

The role requires a Nuclear Engineering or Physics background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with Monte Carlo codes. U.S. citizenship and Real ID are required for access to the facility.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Nuclear Engineering or Physics.
• One-year NCS-related nuclear experience preferred but not required.
• Applicants subject to Federal background check for access to classified information.
• Real ID compliant identification required to access the work location.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to explain DOE Orders/Standards in relation to NCS.
• Ability to perform calculations with Monte Carlo neutron transport codes.
• Ability to perform hand calculations for criticality.
• U.S. citizenship required for AtkinsRéalis/Isotek Systems Project positions.

Responsibilities

• Stops work if unsafe conditions threaten personnel safety or environmental risk.
• Supports implementation of the Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Program.
• Ensures facility activities meet criticality safety requirements.
• Prepares and peer reviews NCS documents (FMO Screens, NCSEs, NCSAs, Clarifications, Reports, ACANAS).
• Performs NCSE/A implementation walkdowns and contributes to site emergency plans.
• Maintains awareness of NCS issues with FMOs and project.
• Participates in NCS critiques and investigations.
• Reviews Conditions Adverse to Quality for NCS impacts.
• Performs audits, surveillances, and assessments of NCS Programs.
• Reviews and approves NCS-related designs, procedures, and documents.
• Reviews safety basis documents for NCS integration.
• Participates in Hazard Evaluations and Hazards Analyses.
• Identifies need for NCS training and delivers it.
• Maintains knowledge of NCS standards, guides, and codes.

Skills

Criticality calculations

Verbal and written communication

NCS program knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate in Nuclear Engineering or Physics

Tools

Monte Carlo neutron transport codes

Microsoft Office

Job description

At AtkinsRéalis, a leading engineering and nuclear services firm, seeks a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join the Oak Ridge team. You will implement the NCS program, review safety-related documents, and perform criticality calculations and analyses to support project activities.

The role requires a Nuclear Engineering or Physics background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with Monte Carlo codes. U.S. citizenship and Real ID are required for access to the facility.