Nuclear Engineer

Job Description

The Global Security Directorate is seeking a highly qualified and motivated mid-career nuclear engineer who can apply technical expertise in data management and program evaluation of nuclear material characteristics, packaging, and uses. This position will support strategies in coordinating and performing tasks associated with Nuclear Materials Management at SRNL and around the DOE Complex. Additionally, this position will serve as a technical resource for NNSA programs as required.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will apply technical leadership in evaluating the suitability of nuclear materials inventories for disposition or reuse, in direct support of NNSA and partner DOE sites and programs, to help fulfill U.S. nonproliferation policy and materials management, and feed material characterization.
• The candidate will collect data and supervise information management and support project and facility operational information needs.
• Interface with SRNL leadership, federal oversight resources, and other sites in the DOE complex
• Provide written reports and presentations as necessary. and will from time to time deliver presentations.
• Ensure all activities follow SRNL safety, quality, records, and training programs.
• Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering field and BS + 7-9 yrs; MS + 6-8 yrs; PhD + 5-7 yrs
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• Experience with one or more disciplines of materials operations, program or project management, safeguards or material accounting, NDA methods, nuclear material production
• Candidate must be capable of working with an interdisciplinary team and recognize the importance of information support to policy and operations
• Prior experience in supporting NNSA/DOE-wide task teams
• Experience with nuclear operations and control room protocols
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively to government agencies and facility resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of working experience and understanding of the nuclear fuel cycle and uses, history, or disposition challenges of solid nuclear materials
• Extensive training in nuclear facilities and operations
• Active DOE Q clearance
• Experience as Design Authority for Non-Destructive Analysis systems
• Enrollment in Human Reliability Program
• Proficiency with databases at top level; working knowledge of Excel, Access, SQL, or VBA

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr