Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer I: Shape Safe Nuclear Ops

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan

Mentorship programs

Inclusive culture

Mission-driven company

Continuous learning

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an NCS Engineer to establish safety baselines for NRC-licensed facilities. You will perform criticality safety evaluations and develop models that bound normal operations and upsets relative to license limits.

You will evaluate accident sequences, conduct surveillance and audits, and provide NRC input while supporting DOE clearance processes and safety requirements in a government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. or MS degree in Engineering.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) evaluations to define the safety basis for operation of new or changing facilities, equipment, or processes involving uranium bearing materials.
• Execute computer models to evaluate normal operations and process upsets relative to NRC License limits and requirements.
• Responsible for evaluating accident sequences and designating items relied on for safety to prevent a criticality accident from occurring.
• Perform routine surveillance, inspections, and audits of areas where licensed material is used or stored to ensure compliance with NRC license requirements.
• Provide operational areas with specific NCS input and oversight as necessary.

Skills

Nuclear safety knowledge

Analytical modelling

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. or MS degree in Engineering

Nuclear Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

SCALE/KENO

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an NCS Engineer to establish safety baselines for NRC-licensed facilities. You will perform criticality safety evaluations and develop models that bound normal operations and upsets relative to license limits.

You will evaluate accident sequences, conduct surveillance and audits, and provide NRC input while supporting DOE clearance processes and safety requirements in a government contracting environment.