Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer for DOE Facility

Frey Consulting Group; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support the Savannah River Site. The role focuses on safe operation, evaluation, and documentation of nuclear safety programs within the DOE complex, including Criticality Safety Evaluations, TSRs, and USQs.

You will perform CSEs, review designs and process changes, conduct field walkdowns, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, radiological controls, and design authority to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field with nuclear safety exposure.
• Experience with Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs).
• Experience in operating DOE/nuclear facilities or similar regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear criticality safety evaluations for operations and projects.
• Review engineering changes and procedures for nuclear safety compliance.
• Develop and maintain CSEs, Safety Basis documentation, TSRs, and USQs.
• Evaluate process equipment and facility operations for safety compliance.
• Prepare engineering calculations, hazard analyses, and technical reports.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, and procedures for accuracy and safety.
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify equipment and system operability.
• Support troubleshooting, modifications, and facility upgrades with engineering teams.
• Participate in investigations and corrective action development.
• Assist with engineering change control and design verification activities.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support the Savannah River Site. The role focuses on safe operation, evaluation, and documentation of nuclear safety programs within the DOE complex, including Criticality Safety Evaluations, TSRs, and USQs.

You will perform CSEs, review designs and process changes, conduct field walkdowns, prepare technical reports, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, radiological controls, and design authority to