Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry from an ABET-accredited program.
Minimum 4 years of relevant nuclear criticality safety experience.
Experience with SCALE/KENO or MCNP software.
Knowledge of DOE nuclear safety requirements and ANSI/ANS-8 standards.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Prior qualification as an NCS Engineer at a DOE facility.
Active DOE Q security clearance.
Responsibilities
Develop Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs) and supporting technical documentation.
Evaluate operations, facility modifications, equipment designs, and process changes.
Apply DOE Orders, ANSI/ANS-8 standards, and industry best practices.
Develop and review nuclear criticality safety controls and support their implementation.
Perform field walkdowns, assessments, and technical reviews.
Conduct analysis using SCALE/KENO or MCNP software.
Support hazards analyses and integrated nuclear safety activities.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
401k plan with up to a 5% match and immediate vesting.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer Location: Knoxville, TN, Aiken, SC (Client Sites as Required) Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance: Active DOE Q required
Position Summary Management Solutions is seeking an experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Engineer to join our growing Nuclear Engineering practice. This client-facing consulting position supports Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and other federal nuclear programs through the development of high-quality nuclear criticality safety analyses, engineering evaluations, and technical consulting services. This position offers opportunities to support multiple DOE facilities, collaborate with nationally recognized subject matter experts, and contribute to technically challenging projects across the nuclear enterprise.Key Responsibilities
Develop Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs) including the underlying criticality safety analyses, calculations and technical documentation supporting operations.
Evaluate new and existing operations, facility modifications, equipment designs, and process changes.
Apply DOE Orders, ANSI/ANS-8 standards, client procedures, and industry best practices.
Develop and review nuclear criticality safety controls and support implementation of engineered and administrative controls.
Perform field walkdowns, assessments, operational support, and technical reviews.
Perform or review analysis using SCALE/KENO or MCNP.
Support hazards analyses, documented safety analyses, and integrated nuclear safety activities.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and participate in peer reviews.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an ABET-Accredited program in Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Physics or Chemistry.
Minimum 4 years of relevant nuclear criticality safety experience.
Experience with SCALE/KENO or MCNP.
Knowledge of DOE nuclear safety requirements and ANSI/ANS-8 standards.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Prior qualification as an NCS Engineer at a DOE facility.
Active DOE Q security clearance.
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting Y-12, SRNS, ORNL, or SRNL.
Prior qualification as an NCS Peer Reviewer at a DOE NNSA site.
8 years of relevant nuclear criticality safety experience.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering.
Work Authorization U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contracting and potential security requirements.
What We Offer Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!
Disclaimer This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.
