Nuclear Safety Specialist — Hybrid Work & Impact

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days per week

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Nuclear Safety Specialist within the Department of Environmental Protection to evaluate nuclear operations, support emergency planning, and review safety reports. This role involves inspections, technical assessments, and communicating findings to staff and the public, enabling informed decision making and safer practices across facilities.

Travel to assigned stations is required; telework up to three days per week may be available, with a starting annual

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in nuclear systems safety analysis involving Boiling Water Reactors or Pressurized Water Reactors
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted

Responsibilities

• Oversight Reviews: Conduct independent assessments of nuclear power plant operations and decommissioning activities
• Safety Inspections: Participate in federal inspections to verify compliance with safety and environmental requirements
• Report Evaluation: Review industry and federal documents that address nuclear safety and environmental impacts
• Emergency Planning: Take part in drills, assist with radiological emergency plans, and support response readiness
• Waste Oversight: Inspect low-level radioactive waste packaging and transportation activities at assigned facilities
• Public Education: Provide guidance, training, and information to staff and the public regarding nuclear safety issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in nuclear, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, structural or environmental engineering, or in engineering technology

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Nuclear Safety Specialist within the Department of Environmental Protection to evaluate nuclear operations, support emergency planning, and review safety reports. This role involves inspections, technical assessments, and communicating findings to staff and the public, enabling informed decision making and safer practices across facilities.

Travel to assigned stations is required; telework up to three days per week may be available, with a starting annual