Nuclear Safety Engineer — Design Reviews & Risk Analysis

Napakiak Ventures LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Napakiak Ventures LLC in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer to ensure safe, compliant operation of nuclear power systems. You will lead safety analyses, review designs, and develop documentation supporting NRC regulations and DOE directives.

This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, mentors junior engineers, and coordinates with manufacturing during fabrication and testing to uphold safety standards and regulatory records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required for federal clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive safety analyses of nuclear power systems.
• Lead design reviews for facility systems in line with ASME codes and NRC regulations.
• Develop safety reports, system descriptions, and engineering calculations using Python, C++, and Fortran.
• Oversee system design processes and ensure quality assurance compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing during equipment fabrication and testing to ensure safety and integrity.
• Maintain thorough NRC-compliant safety and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Safety analysis

Systems engineering

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Technical documentation

Education

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

Tools

Python

C++

Fortran

Job description

Napakiak Ventures LLC in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer to ensure safe, compliant operation of nuclear power systems. You will lead safety analyses, review designs, and develop documentation supporting NRC regulations and DOE directives.

This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, mentors junior engineers, and coordinates with manufacturing during fabrication and testing to uphold safety standards and regulatory records.