Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Sr. Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Job Duties:

· Assists in identification of the need for and/or development of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) compliance training to support Company activities.

· Maintains awareness of NCS-related operations within Project.

· Participates in critiques/investigations involving NCS issues, as requested.

· Provides 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.

· Supports building activities, such as construction and maintenance, to ensure criticality safety.

· Reviews Work Packages, procedures, and other Project documents to ensure compliance with NCS requirements.

· Performs Criticality Accident Alarm System (CAAS) assessments.

· Performs audits, surveillances, and assessments of the NCS Program.

· Functions as primary interpretative authority on matters related to NCS Program.

· Maintains know ledge of NCS-related standards, guides, and codes.

· Prepares and peer reviews NCS documents such as: Fissile Material Operations (FMO) Screens, Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs), NCSAs, and NCS Reports (NCSRs).

· Maintains familiarity with assigned FMOs.

· Reviews and approves designs, plans, procedures, instructions and administrative aids that implement NCS requirements or potentially impact NCS.

· Performs NCSE/A implementation walk downs and provides input to site emergency plans as requested.

· Delivers NCS training and evaluates its effectiveness.

· Reviews applicable facility Safety Basis documents for NCS issues.

· Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Company Safety Culture.

· Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science.

· Minimum 10 years' nuclear experience.

· 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.

· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.

· Strong communication, verbal and written skills.

Other Job Requirements:

· United States Citizenship

· Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers