Nuclear Fuel Cycle Chemical Engineer: Research & Design

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge (TN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Medical benefits
Retirement plans
On-site fitness
Flexible work hours

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Chemical Engineer to advance nuclear nonproliferation fuel cycle research within the Uranium Chemistry, Application, and Simulation Group. The role focuses on hands‑on laboratory research and translating results into technical reports, presentations, and journal articles.

The successful candidate will design, test, and commission new systems within projects and contribute to R&D efforts in nuclear fuel cycle processes, interfacing

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related field with 0-3 years related experience.
  • Proven communication skills.
  • The ability to work flexible hours and travel.
  • Knowledge in chemical engineering design processes including System Requirements Documents, Process Flow Diagrams, Material and Energy Balances, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with performing experiments and following the scientific method.
  • Familiarity with the Nuclear Fuel Cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with principal investigators and project management to design, fabricate, assemble, and operate nuclear fuel cycle unit operations and processes.
  • Design, test, and commission new systems and architectures within projects.
  • Contribute to R&D projects involving nuclear fuel cycle processes.

Skills

Chemical engineering degree
Communication skills
Willingness to travel
Design knowledge
Nuclear fuel cycle familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW
PLC programming

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Chemical Engineer to advance nuclear nonproliferation fuel cycle research within the Uranium Chemistry, Application, and Simulation Group. The role focuses on hands‑on laboratory research and translating results into technical reports, presentations, and journal articles.

The successful candidate will design, test, and commission new systems within projects and contribute to R&D efforts in nuclear fuel cycle processes, interfacing

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