Nuclear Safety Engineer - Aiken, SC

RSI EnTech, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI EnTech, LLC seeks a Nuclear Safety Engineer for the Savannah River Site to oversee safety evaluations and safety basis documents across design, construction, and startup phases. The role emphasizes strong regulatory knowledge and multi-disciplinary coordination.

The position requires extensive experience with complex nuclear projects, USQ evaluations, and security oversight, with an emphasis on DOE/10 CFR regulatory compliance. U.S. citizenship and clearances are typical prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Experience on large complex nuclear projects (>$100M) with multi-discipline integration.
• Experience developing Safety Evaluation Reports to approve Safety Basis Documents per 10CFR830 Subpart B.
• Commercial Nuclear Safety experience per 10CFR50 is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or approve USQ Evaluations.
• Savannah River Site experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for Nuclear Safety Federal Evaluations and Safety Basis Documents (PDSA, PSVR, DSA, SER, TSRs).
• Support nuclear safety integration during design, construction, and changes.
• Perform walkdowns of safety structures, systems, and components.
• Oversee security programs: physical, information, cyber, personnel security and material control.
• Support construction oversight of security-related structures and systems.
• Deliver assessment plans, briefings, and reports.

Skills

Nuclear safety oversight

Regulatory compliance

DOE 10 CFR 830 knowledge

Large-scale project experience

USQ evaluations

Security oversight experience

Education

Engineering or science degree

Advanced degree

Job description

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RSI provides full-service environmental and nuclear solutions supporting clients through all phases of cleanup, nuclear operations and security, and facility lifecycle management. Built on a strong foundation of collaboration and a people-first culture, RSI delivers safe, technically sound solutions that help clients achieve mission success in some of the nation's most complex environments.

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Position Summary

RSI Nuclear is currently recruiting a Nuclear Safety Engineer. This position is located at the Savannah River Site (SRS).

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide and support oversight for Nuclear Safety Federal Oversight Evaluations, Safety Basis Documents, (Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA), Preliminary Safety Verification Report (PSVR), Documented Safety Analysis (DSA), Safety Evaluation Report (SER), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), etc. and support nuclear safety integration throughout the design and construction evolution including change implementation and configuration control, Participate in and support investigation, discussion, and resolution of nuclear safety issues.
• Perform or support detailed assessments of nuclear safety processes, procedures, system, and components during engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, testing through commissioning and start-up.
• Perform walk downs of nuclear safety structures, system and component fabrication and installation activities.
• Provide and or support nuclear security oversight for physical security, information security, technical security, personnel security, cyber security, nuclear material control and accountability, including vulnerability assessment reviews, classification reviews, physical security system reviews, information security reviews, and DOE Information and Facility Security Plan reviews, nuclear security integration throughout the design and construction evolution including change implementation and configuration control.
• Provide or support construction oversight of security related structures, systems and components, including ARGUS/TAUS, PIDAS, and MC&A.
• Perform or participate in walk downs, assessments and or audits of the project's conduct of security through the design, construction and start-up phases through CD4.
• Deliverables for all items noted above include assessment plans and associated briefings and reports.

Job Knowledge/Qualifications

• Experience working on large complex nuclear projects (greater than $100M), with multi-discipline integration is a substantial plus.
• Experience developing Safety Evaluation Reports to recommend approval of Safety Basis Documents per 10CFR830 Subpart B is a substantial plus.
• Commercial Nuclear Safety Experience per 10CFR50 is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience developing or approving Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) Evaluations is a plus.
• Experience at the Savannah River Site is a plus.
• A Professional Engineer License is a plus.
• Must be considered a Subject Matter Expert throughout the DOE or Commercial Nuclear Complex.
• Experience must include a detailed history demonstrating the ability to resolve difficult technical issues to satisfactory and successful conclusion.

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Must have 10-20+ years of demonstrated experience developing Nuclear Safety Basis documents (DSAa, PDSAs) per 10CFR830 Subpart B or developing Safety Evaluation Reports to approve Safety Basis documents per 10CFR830 Subpart B.
• Must have a minimum of 10-20 years of directly relevant technical experience.

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• U.S. Citizenship

EEO Statement

RSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.