DescriptionNuclear Criticality Safety EngineerLocation: Piketon, OH and Oak Ridge, TN |
Work Model: Hybrid
Work EnvironmentPrimary Work Sites: Client facilities in Piketon, OH and Oak Ridge, TN
Travel: Limited travel may be required with client approval, reimbursed in accordance with GSA rates
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform standard office duties and occasional facility walkdowns
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
About This OpportunityWe are seeking a talented
Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join our growing team serving clients in Piketon, OH and Oak Ridge, TN. This hybrid role offers flexibility with remote work options while requiring periodic on-site presence for facility walkdowns and collaborative team engagements. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring safe, efficient fissile material operations while developing innovative safety solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Support management in establishing and maintaining strong nuclear criticality safety (NCS) programs with technically sound analyses
- Perform comprehensive NCS analyses and develop safety basis documentation for fissile material operations
- Develop and validate computer models using radiation transport calculation systems to support NCS analyses
- Establish operational limits and controls to maintain safe and efficient facility operations
- Ensure NCS requirements are effectively implemented across all operational activities
- Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and design reviews
- Conduct NCS assessments and reviews of work packages, procedures, work instructions, authorization basis documents, and operational documentation
- Apply expertise in criticality code verification and validation, criticality benchmarks, criticality alarm assessment, and criticality safety evaluations
Required Qualifications- Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in nuclear criticality safety or related nuclear engineering roles
- Ability to obtain a DOE "Q" Clearance (Active "Q" clearance strongly preferred)
- U.S. Citizenship with no dual citizenship
Required Skills & Abilities- Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in technical work
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated expertise with MCNP and/or SCALE radiation transport calculation systems
Other Qualifications- Experience with DOE facility operations or nuclear weapons complex background
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in nuclear safety
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical teams
- Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or related discipline
Comprehensive Benefits Package- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Immediate vesting in retirement benefits
- Medical insurance (including HSA-compatible plans)
- Vision and dental coverage options
- Simplified Employee Pension (SEP-IRA) plan
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Employee referral program
Paschal Solutions reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed. This description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employment is on an at-will basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
