Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

5 hours ago


Oak Park, Illinois, United States Edgewater Technical Associates Full time
Sr. Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer Opportunity

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN.

Job Summary

We are looking for a professional with a strong background in nuclear criticality safety to support our customers in the nuclear industry. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in nuclear safety and a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.

Key Responsibilities
  • Stop work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
  • Assist in the identification of the need for and/or development of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) compliance training to support customer activities.
  • Maintain awareness of NCS-related operations within the project.
  • Participate in critiques/investigations involving NCS issues, as requested.
  • Provide field support of operations in the area of nuclear criticality safety, including periodic surveillance and assessment of conformance to Nuclear Criticality Safety Approval (NCSA) requirements.
  • Support building activities, such as construction and maintenance, to ensure criticality safety.
  • Review Work Packages, procedures, and other project documents to ensure compliance with NCS requirements.
  • Perform Criticality Accident Alarm System (CAAS) assessments.
  • Perform audits, surveillances, and assessments of the NCS Program.
  • Function as the primary interpretative authority on matters related to the NCS Program.
  • Maintain knowledge of NCS-related standards, guides, and codes.
  • Prepare and peer review NCS documents such as: Fissile Material Operations (FMO) Screens, Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs), NCSAs, and NCS Reports (NCSRs).
  • Maintain familiarity with assigned FMOs.
  • Review and approve designs, plans, procedures, instructions, and administrative aids that implement NCS requirements or potentially impact NCS.
  • Perform NCSE/A implementation walk downs and provide input to site emergency plans as requested.
  • Deliver NCS training and evaluate its effectiveness.
  • Review applicable facility Safety Basis documents for NCS issues.
  • Support the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the customer Safety Culture.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication, verbal, and written skills.
  • Broad experience in the development and implementation of NCS Programs.
  • Ability to perform calculations with Monte Carlo neutron transport codes.
  • Ability to perform hand calculations for criticality.
About Edgewater Technical Associates

Edgewater Technical Associates is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations.

We offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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