Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct and assist in nuclear criticality safety assessments to ensure the secure handling, storage, processing, and transportation of fissile materials.

• Create, review, and uphold criticality safety documentation, analyses, and procedures.

• Identify, assess, and implement criticality safety controls and limits for nuclear operations and projects.

• Offer technical direction and support to engineering, operations, and safety teams.

• Engage in audits, inspections, and reviews to verify adherence to nuclear safety regulations and standards.

• Aid in hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety evaluations for nuclear facilities and activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and facilitate project execution.

• Assist in the development and presentation of nuclear criticality safety training as required.

• Stay informed about updates in regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

• Effectively communicate and share information in a team-oriented environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) combined with relevant technical experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the nuclear sector, including roles involving nuclear materials, nuclear safety, or regulated nuclear operations.

• Experience in supporting or conducting safety analyses, technical evaluations, or safety-related documentation.

• Knowledge of nuclear safety principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (DOE, NRC, or equivalent).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing capabilities.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and safety teams.

• Proficient in using MCNP or SCALE for criticality safety analyses.

• Proficient with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Successful completion of drug screening.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• 401K

• Long-Term Disability

• Short-Term Disability

• Competitive total compensation package