Nuclear Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 79,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to support the Used Fuel Management team in Idaho Falls. The role involves developing experimental requirements for spent fuel, applying advanced design principles, and performing analyses to meet safety and regulatory standards.

The position includes preparing reports, presenting findings, and contributing to publications. The team operates a 9x80 schedule at the EROB facility, with opportunities for professional development and relocation

Qualifications

• Level 2 requires ABET-accredited bachelor's in Nuclear Engineering or related field and 2 years experience, or ABET-accredited advanced degree.
• Level 3 requires ABET-accredited bachelor's with 5 years experience, or ABET-accredited advanced degree with 2 years experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance (U.S. Citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental requirements or packaging/handling requirements for spent nuclear fuel.
• Apply advanced nuclear engineering design principles and concepts.
• Document designs to ensure conformance with requirements and standards.
• Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements.
• Perform integrated analyses for safety and storage.
• Defend analytical methods and results in reviews.
• Prepare reports and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Represent programs through technical presentations and conferences.
• Support project interactions with sponsors and operations.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Analyses

Modeling

Publications

Education

ABET-accredited Nuclear Engineering degree

Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

(none)

Job description

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks Nuclear Engineers to shape the future of nuclear energy by leveraging cutting‑edge research to develop next‑generation reactors and systems that power the nation and beyond. You'll develop experimental requirements or packaging and handling requirements for spent nuclear fuel, apply advanced nuclear engineering design principles and theories, use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs, and document designs to ensure conformance with requirements and standards. Your work includes establishing testing and quality requirements, ensuring fabrication and procurement align with design specifications, performing integrated analyses to meet experimental, storage, transportation, and facility safety requirements, and defending analytical methods and results in reviews. You'll support project interactions with sponsors and operations, develop and improve physics‑based mathematical models and analysis methods, prepare reports and peer‑reviewed publications, represent programs through technical presentations, and perform analyses of irradiation experiments supporting transformational fuel qualification efforts.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop experimental requirements or packaging and handling requirements for spent nuclear fuel.
• Apply advanced nuclear engineering design principles, theories, and concepts.
• Use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs.
• Document designs to ensure conformance with requirements and standards.
• Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements.
• Ensure fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement align with design specifications.
• Perform integrated analyses to meet experimental, storage, transportation, disposal, and facility safety requirements.
• Defend analytical methods and results in reviews.
• Support project/program interactions with sponsors, operations, and engineering organizations.
• Develop and improve physics‑based mathematical models and analysis methods.
• Prepare reports and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Represent programs through technical presentations and at conferences.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Perform analyses of irradiation experiments and conduct research supporting nuclear processes.
• Support transformational fuel qualification efforts.

Required

• Level 2: Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from a program accredited by ABET and 2 years of relevant experience; or an Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from a program accredited by ABET.
• Level 3: Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from a program accredited by ABET and 5 years of experience; or an Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from a program accredited by ABET and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE level "Q" security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from a program accredited by ABET.
• Experience in nuclear fuels and materials, reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, core design, and analysis tools/methods.

Job Information

• Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Engineer to work on our Used Fuel Management team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our EROB facility onsite in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every other Friday off.
• The pay range for this position is: Level #2 ($79,344 - $162,732)/Level #3 ($95,256 - $195,288). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi‑Level: This is a multi‑level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job‑related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self‑contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

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Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

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