Remote Nuclear Engineer – SMR Lead & Licensing Expert

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 74,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United States is seeking an Intermediate Nuclear Engineer Energy – Remote based out of Oak Ridge, TN. The role focuses on leading nuclear safety licensing activities and developing analyses for SMR and advanced reactor systems.

The candidate will apply neutronics methods, shielding design, and regulatory knowledge (NRC/DOE) to ensure compliant safety bases, interfaces, and documentation across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant nuclear engineering experience.
• Experience in the nuclear industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technical work supporting US nuclear safety licensing activities.
• Author, review, and approve technical documentation including safety analyses.
• Support licensing initiatives with the preparation of safety basis documents.
• Participate in hazard analyses, design reviews, and configuration management activities.

Skills

SMR design

Nuclear safety

Neutronics

Criticality safety

Radiation shielding

MCNP/SCALE/Attila4MC/Serpent

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's in Nuclear Engineering

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

Attila4MC

MCNP

SCALE

Serpent

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the United States is seeking an Intermediate Nuclear Engineer Energy – Remote based out of Oak Ridge, TN. The role focuses on leading nuclear safety licensing activities and developing analyses for SMR and advanced reactor systems.

The candidate will apply neutronics methods, shielding design, and regulatory knowledge (NRC/DOE) to ensure compliant safety bases, interfaces, and documentation across multidisciplinary teams.