Nuclear Safety Engineer

-; North Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear safety company is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer with a focus on USQ processes. The role involves determining appropriate USQ types, preparing necessary documentation, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in nuclear safety, with various levels of experience required for the role. This position is remote with limited travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience for Principal I, with increasing experience required for higher level positions.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear facility safety protocols necessary.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate USQ types for nuclear facility processes.
• Prepare USQ Determinations and Screens as per facility requirements.
• Review completed USQ documentation for accuracy.
• Mentor employees in USQ qualification processes.
• Assist in USQ training by reviewing practice documents.

Skills

USQ Determination

USQ Screen

Expertise in nuclear safety protocols

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Nuclear Safety Engineer - Q CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Determining the appropriate USQ type (USQ Determination, USQ Screen, or USQ Categorical Exclusion) to be utilized while performing the USQ Process as required per nuclear facility, supporting NNSS facilities and activities including the Device Assembly Facility (DAF), Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE), Radioactive Waste Management Complex (RWMC), Joint Actinide Shock Physics Experimental Research (JASPER), and Onsite Transportation Safety Document (OTSD).
• Preparing the appropriate USQ Determination, USQ Screen, or USQ Categorical Exclusion for use in the USQ Process as required per nuclear facility, supporting NNSS facilities and activities including the DAF, PULSE, RWMC, JASPER, and OTSD.
• Reviewing completed USQ Determination, USQ Screen, or USQ Categorical Exclusion used in the USQ Process as required per nuclear facility, supporting NNSS facilities and activities including the DAF, PULSE, RWMC, JASPER, and OTSD.
• Mentoring MSTS employees obtaining a USQ Qualification (including USQ Preparer, USQ Reviewer, and USQ Approver) to effectively support NNSS facilities and activities including the DAF, PULSE, RWMC, JASPER, and OTSD.
• Reviewing practice USQ Determination, USQ Screen, or USQ Categorical Exclusion provided by MSTS employees during USQ Training to effectively support NNSS facilities and activities including the DAF, PULSE, RWMC, JASPER, and OTSD.

Experience and Education

• Principal I - Bachelors with a minimum of 10 years experience
• Principal II - Bachelors with a minimum of 13 years experience
• Principal III - Bachelors with a minimum of 16 years experience
• Principal IV - Bachelors with a minimum of 20 years experience

Position is remote with limited travel