Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer: Impactful NRC Compliance

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Mentorship programs and continuing ed

Inclusive atmosphere

Mission-driven organization

Continuous learning and training

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer on-site. The role focuses on Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) evaluations to establish safety bases for facilities, equipment, and processes involving uranium materials.

You will build and run SCALE/KENO models, assess normal operations and upsets against NRC limits, and evaluate accident sequences to designate Items Relied on For Safety. Must be a US citizen who can obtain DOE clearance.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of NCS experience, preferably in an NRC licensed fuel cycle facility.
• Working knowledge of SCALE/KENO is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) evaluations to define the safety basis for operation of new or changing facilities, equipment, or processes involving uranium bearing materials.
• Execute computer models to evaluate normal operations and process upsets relative to NRC License limits and requirements.
• Evaluate accident sequences and designate Items Relied on For Safety to prevent a criticality accident.
• Perform routine surveillance, inspections, and audits of areas where licensed material is used or stored to ensure NRC compliance.
• Provide operational areas with specific NCS input and oversight as necessary.

Skills

US citizenship

DOE clearance eligibility

SCALE/KENO knowledge

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Nuclear Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

SCALE/KENO

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer on-site. The role focuses on Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) evaluations to establish safety bases for facilities, equipment, and processes involving uranium materials.

You will build and run SCALE/KENO models, assess normal operations and upsets against NRC limits, and evaluate accident sequences to designate Items Relied on For Safety. Must be a US citizen who can obtain DOE clearance.