Nuclear Engineer (Peer Reviewer), Level V

Akima, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services is hiring for a critical role focused on Nuclear Criticality Safety at the Y-12 National Security Complex. Candidates must have extensive engineering experience and meet security clearance requirements, contributing to mission-critical operations in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Excellent retirement options

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience with bachelor’s degree or 19+ years with MS.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.
• Participation in random drug testing program required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Nuclear Criticality Safety documentation.
• Conduct daily nuclear facility support and walkdowns.
• Participate in facility Operational Safety Boards.

Skills

Nuclear Criticality Safety documentation

Peer Review qualified

Operational Safety

Education

ABET accredited engineering bachelor’s degree

MS in engineering

Job description

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y‑12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas.

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction and assignments from Y-12 staff employed directly by the security complex. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Development, revision, and peer review of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Determinations (NCSDs), Technical Deviations (TDs), and various other NCS technical basis documentation:
• Completion of required NCS annual Operational Reviews as needed,
• Daily nuclear facility support as needed, consisting of facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements implementing documents, participation at facility Operational Safety Boards, etc.
• Must be Peer Review qualified.
• Staff Augmentation peer review support of the requested individual is needed in order to accomplish the increased mission needs of the Personnel Development and Peer Review NCS Engineering group given the amount of experience possessed by this individual pertinent to Y-12 nuclear facilities.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited engineering bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of experience or a MS with 19+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy and would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.
• Pre-employment Drug Screen - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post- offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.

Job ID

2025-17144
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.