Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates seeks a Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer to support DOE facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. The role emphasizes safety analyses, hazard evaluation, and regulatory compliance under 10 CFR 830 Subpart B and DOE-STD-3009-94/1189-2008.

Responsibilities include mentoring less experienced engineers and leading safety tasks in the 9212 or 9215 complexes, interfacing with DNFSB concerns, and ensuring rigorous documentation in safety analyses

Qualifications

• BS degree with extensive nuclear/safety engineering experience and DOE-specific background.
• Experience as lead Facility Safety Engineer in 9212 or 9215 complexes.
• Familiarity with DNFSB concerns and DOE safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide nuclear facility safety analyses per DOE standards and 10 CFR 830 Subpart B.
• Mentor and train less experienced Facility Safety Engineers.
• Lead hazard identification, screening and evaluation processes for safety analyses.

Skills

Nuclear safety experience

Lead safety engineer experience

Hazard analysis

DOE facility safety standards

Education

BS Degree

Job description

Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN – Y-12 National Security Complex.

Description

The Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer will provide nuclear facility safety technical support services for the management of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex in accordance with 10 CFR 830 Subpart B and applicable standards such as DOE-STD-3009-94 and DOE-STD-1189-2008. Responsibilities will also include training and mentoring less experienced Facility Safety Engineers.

Qualifications

• BS Degree plus 15 or more years of direct experience with 10 or more years of DOE-specific experience Nuclear/Safety Analysis Engineering.
• Experience and background to serve as a Lead Facility Safety Engineer in either 9212 or 9215 Complexes.
• Familiarity with technical issues raised by the United States Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board pertaining to DOE nuclear facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in the hazard identification, hazard screening, and hazard evaluation process; the accident and consequence analysis process; the selection of engineered and/or administrative controls credited for the prevention or mitigation of postulated accidents; and the documentation of the results of these processes in safety analysis reports, documented safety analyses, and technical safety requirements.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance. Active Q preferred.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites.

Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations.

Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.