Senior Nuclear Engineer - Remote-Eligible Reactor Safety

Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health and life insurance

Transit benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks a Senior Nuclear Engineer in Rockville, MD to review reactor core and systems design for licensing safety evaluations. You will lead complex analyses and provide expert guidance on safety and environmental protections, supporting both operating and new reactor designs.

Responsibilities include coordinating analyses, validating predictions under transient and accident conditions, and advising NRC regions and offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in an engineering discipline from ABET-accredited program.
• Current P.E. registration or EIT status, or equivalent credentials as described by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Review reactor core, fuel and systems design and performance for licensing reviews.
• Lead complex technical problem resolution related to reactor safety and licensing.
• Coordinate reactor systems analyses using advanced computer simulations for licensing reviews.
• Provide expert technical assistance and authoritative advice on reactor core design and safety.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Reactor systems

Reviews & licensing

Analytical methods

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

P.E. license (or EIT)

Job description

Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks a Senior Nuclear Engineer in Rockville, MD to review reactor core and systems design for licensing safety evaluations. You will lead complex analyses and provide expert guidance on safety and environmental protections, supporting both operating and new reactor designs.

Responsibilities include coordinating analyses, validating predictions under transient and accident conditions, and advising NRC regions and offices.