Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer – Flexible Work Options

slihrms; Tennessee; On-site; USD 57,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join our Oak Ridge, TN team. You will support the NCS program, perform criticality calculations, and review safety-related documents to ensure personnel and environmental protection.

You will collaborate with project teams, perform walkdowns, participate in hazard analyses, and help deliver NCS training. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Nuclear Engineering or Physics is required.
• One-year NCS-related nuclear experience preferred but not required.
• Must pass federal background check and meet access requirements for classified information.
• Real ID compliant identification required to access the work location.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
• Ability to describe DOE orders/standards related 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Stops work where unsafe conditions could affect personnel safety or environmental risk.
• Supports implementation of the Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Program.
• Supports facility activities to ensure criticality safety.
• Prepares and peer reviews NCS documents (FMO Screens, NCSEs, NCSAs, Clarifications, Reports).
• Performs NCSE/A implementation walkdowns and contributes to site emergency plans.
• Maintains awareness of NCS issues within the Project and reviews related quality findings.
• Performs audits, surveillances, and assessments of the NCS Program and project conformance.
• Reviews and approves work packages, procedures, and designs impacting NCS.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Monte Carlo neutron transport

Criticality calculations

Education

Baccalaureate in Nuclear Engineering or Physics

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join our Oak Ridge, TN team. You will support the NCS program, perform criticality calculations, and review safety-related documents to ensure personnel and environmental protection.

You will collaborate with project teams, perform walkdowns, participate in hazard analyses, and help deliver NCS training. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.