Senior Nuclear Engineer: Fuel & Packaging Design

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 114,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation package

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls seeks a senior nuclear engineer to lead the design and analysis of experimental requirements for spent nuclear fuel packaging and handling. You will apply advanced design principles, decompose objectives, and validate designs against standards.

The role involves documenting designs, establishing testing and quality requirements, and coordinating with sponsors, operations, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited program in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field.
• Level 4 and Level 5 education/experience ladders described in the posting.
• International experience with foreign governments is highly desired.
• Experience with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and DOE security clearance (L or Q) or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental requirements and packaging/handling for spent nuclear fuel.
• Apply advanced nuclear engineering principles to decompose project objectives into design requirements.
• Define and validate designs to meet codes and standards.
• Document designs with controlled models, drawings, specs, and descriptions.
• Establish testing/quality requirements to ensure design integrity.

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Nuclear Engineering

Level 4 Education/Experience: BS +9y; MS +6y; PhD +4y

Level 5 Education/Experience: BS +14y; MS +8y; PhD +6y

International experience / foreign governments

IAEA experience

US Citizenship + DOE clearance eligibility

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls seeks a senior nuclear engineer to lead the design and analysis of experimental requirements for spent nuclear fuel packaging and handling. You will apply advanced design principles, decompose objectives, and validate designs against standards.

The role involves documenting designs, establishing testing and quality requirements, and coordinating with sponsors, operations, and engineering teams.