About this opportunity
Napakiak Ventures LLC lists this Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer opportunity in oak ridge, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of nuclear power systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in systems engineering, safety analysis, and design review within a high-stakes environment. You will lead safety assessments, develop technical documentation, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and regulatory compliance. Your work will directly contribute to the safe generation of clean energy while advancing nuclear engineering practices.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive safety analyses of nuclear power systems, including radioactive waste management and radioactive material handling procedures
Lead design reviews for nuclear facility systems, ensuring adherence to nuclear engineering design codes and standards such as ASME codes & standard and NRC regulations
Develop and review technical documentation, including safety reports, system descriptions, and engineering calculations using programming languages like Python, C++, and Fortran
Oversee system design processes for distributed control systems and mechanical components, integrating mechanical knowledge with nuclear safety requirements
Manage technical projects related to system design modifications, upgrades, or new installations, ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols
Provide technical leadership in team settings, guiding junior engineers through complex analysis tasks and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Collaborate with manufacturing teams during equipment fabrication and testing phases to ensure mechanical integrity and adherence to safety standards
Apply analysis skills to evaluate potential radioactive waste impacts, system reliability, and failure modes under various operational scenarios
Maintain thorough documentation of safety assessments, design reviews, and regulatory compliance activities in accordance with NRC regulations
Requirements
Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics and 5+ years of relevant experience
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work
Clearance – To be considered, you MUST be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance
Candidate MUST have demonstrated an ability in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety basis documentation in accordance with 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, and applicable DOE directives and standards
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Desired Skills
Active DOE "Q" clearance is highly preferred
Join us to be at the forefront of nuclear safety innovation! Your expertise will help shape the future of clean energy while ensuring the highest levels of safety compliance in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
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Worksite address
oak ridge, TN, 37830, US
Who can apply
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