Safety Analysis Engineer

Management Solutions LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Solutions LLC in Knoxville, TN is seeking an experienced Safety Analysis Engineer to support DOE NNSA and other federal nuclear programs by performing safety analyses and developing safety basis documentation for existing facilities and modernization projects. The role is client-facing and requires ABET-accredited engineering degree, 8+ years of DOE nuclear safety experience, hazard analyses, and an active DOE Q clearance.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Experience performing hazard and accident analyses and drafting Safety Basis documents such as DSAs and TSRs.
• Knowledge of DOE safety requirements and applicable DOE orders and handbooks.
• Active DOE Q clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety analyses and develop Safety Basis documentation for DOE Hazard Category 2 and 3 facilities.
• Support hazard analyses for facility operations, modifications, and modernization projects.
• Evaluate safety-significant SSCs and assist in defining system requirements and descriptions.
• Apply 10 CFR 830 Subpart B and DOE standards in safety analyses and documentation.
• Prepare clear analytical reports and participate in technical reviews.

Skills

Nuclear safety analyses

Hazard analyses

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

DOE 10 CFR 830 Subpart B

Communication & presentation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Physics or Chemistry (related degree)

Job description

Title: Safety Analysis Engineer
Location: Knoxville, TN (Client Sites as Required) Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Active DOE Q Clearance

Who We Are

Management Solutions LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners’ most complex challenges. Since 2002, we have supported federal and commercial clients through expertise in project and program strategy, delivery and implementation, engineering and technical advisory services, workforce solutions, and digital solutions. We are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects and helping organizations improve performance through innovative, people-centered solutions. MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has been named one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

Why Join Our Team

At Management Solutions we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.

Job Summary

Management Solutions is seeking an experienced Safety Analysis Engineer to join our growing Nuclear Engineering practice. This client-facing consulting position supports DOE NNSA and other federal nuclear programs through performance of nuclear facility safety analyses and development of safety basis documentation for existing facilities, facility modifications, and modernization projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform safety analyses and develop Safety Basis documentation for DOE Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities, including hazardous material identification documents, hazard identification and screening documents, hazard evaluation studies, structures, systems, and components (SSC) analyses, system design descriptions, hazard evaluation reports, Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), safety analysis reports, and Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs).
• Perform and document hazard analyses supporting facility operations, modifications, new projects, and facility modernization efforts.
• Evaluate safety-significant and safety-class structures, systems, and components and support development of associated functional requirements and system descriptions.
• Apply 10 CFR 830 Subpart B, applicable DOE Orders, DOE Standards, DOE handbooks, and client procedures in the development and review of nuclear safety analyses and documentation.
• Support Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) screenings, determinations, evaluations, and associated documentation.
• Review engineering designs, work packages, procedures, and proposed changes for consistency with approved Safety Basis requirements and assumptions.
• Prepare clear, technically defensible analysis documentation; participate in technical reviews and provide peer review and technical guidance to project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Engineering, or a related technical degree such as Physics or Chemistry.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant DOE nuclear safety, safety analysis, or safety basis experience.
• Experience performing hazard analyses and accident analyses and preparing nuclear facility Safety Basis documentation such as DSAs, TSRs, hazard evaluation reports, SSC analyses, or system design descriptions.
• Working knowledge of 10 CFR 830 Subpart B and applicable DOE nuclear safety requirements and guidance.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Active DOE Q clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting ORNL, Y-12 or other DOE/NNSA nuclear facilities, including facility modernization projects.
• Experience applying DOE-STD-1189, DOE-STD-3009, DOE-STD-1027, and DOE-HDBK-3010 or successor/current applicable standards and guidance.
• Experience with hazard evaluation methods and USQ Determination activities

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contracting and potential security requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Management Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting,hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, transfer, leave, discipline, and termination.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR or [e-mail]. We will work with you to ensure your accessibility needs are met.

What We Offer

Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.