Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer

Napakiak Environmental & Construction; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Napakiak Environmental & Construction seeks a Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer to ensure safe, compliant operation of nuclear power systems. You will lead safety analyses, develop technical documentation, and review designs within a high-stakes regulatory environment.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, applying Python, C++, and Fortran to safety calculations, and mentor junior engineers while upholding rigorous NRC and DOE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining safety basis documentation per 10 CFR 830 and DOE directives.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive safety analyses of nuclear power systems and waste handling procedures.
• Lead design reviews for nuclear facility systems ensuring compliance with ASME and NRC standards.
• Develop and review safety documentation, calculations, and system descriptions using Python, C++, and Fortran.
• Oversee system design for distributed control and mechanical components with safety in mind.
• Manage safety-related projects and ensure QA compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers in safety analyses and reviews.

Skills

Safety analyses

Design reviews

Technical documentation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics

Tools

Python

C++

Fortran

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of nuclear power systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in systems engineering, safety analysis, and design review within a high-stakes environment. You will lead safety assessments, develop technical documentation, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and regulatory compliance. Your work will directly contribute to the safe generation of clean energy while advancing nuclear engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive safety analyses of nuclear power systems, including radioactive waste management and radioactive material handling procedures.
• Lead design reviews for nuclear facility systems, ensuring adherence to nuclear engineering design codes and standards such as ASME codes & standards and NRC regulations.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including safety reports, system descriptions, and engineering calculations using programming languages like Python, C++, and Fortran.
• Oversee system design processes for distributed control systems and mechanical components, integrating mechanical knowledge with nuclear safety requirements.
• Manage technical projects related to system design modifications, upgrades, or new installations, ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols.
• Provide technical leadership in team settings, guiding junior engineers through complex analysis tasks and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams during equipment fabrication and testing phases to ensure mechanical integrity and adherence to safety standards.
• Apply analysis skills to evaluate potential radioactive waste impacts, system reliability, and failure modes under various operational scenarios.
• Maintain thorough documentation of safety assessments, design reviews, and regulatory compliance activities in accordance with NRC regulations.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you MUST be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance.
• Candidate MUST have demonstrated an ability in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety basis documentation in accordance with 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, and applicable DOE directives and standards.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Desired Skills

• Active DOE "Q" clearance is highly preferred.

Join us to be at the forefront of nuclear safety innovation! Your expertise will help shape the future of clean energy while ensuring the highest levels of safety compliance in a challenging yet rewarding environment.