Talascend is currently seeking a Nuclear Packaging and Transportation Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

This role involves supporting the development and implementation of a nuclear packaging and transportation program for a next-generation reactor project. the engineer will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facilitate efficient shipping and transportation of nuclear materials.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the development of the nuclear packaging and transportation program to ensure equipment and services readiness in compliance with schedule needs
Evaluate packaging needs based on various scenarios to support reactor operations
Interface with procurement and contract administrators from procurement through delivery of shipping containers
Collaborate with design, testing, licensing, and fabrication teams for shipping containers
Support onsite oversight during fabrication of shipping containers as needed
Assist in supporting the company's 10 CFR50 QA program related to packaging activities
Help ensure compliance with 10 CFR 71 and 49 CFR regulations
Develop specifications and testing documentation
maintain schedules related to shipping containers and participate in design, procedure, and test reviews
Assist in developing procurement strategies for transportation services
Participate in the transportation risk management plan and develop safety and security procedures in line with regulations
Serve as the point of contact for technical aspects regarding nuclear material packaging and transportation
Support the development of logistics programs to support reactor deployment scaling

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred; degrees in other disciplines will be considered
2-10 years of engineering experience
Familiarity with nuclear industry and terminology from experience with nuclear logistics providers, power stations, fuel fabricators, laboratories, or navy nuclear programs
Ability to read and interpret regulations from government entities regulating radioactive material shipments
Familiarity with hazardous material transport, especially Class 7 materials (desirable)
Knowledge of nuclear fuel fabrication, shipping container design and fabrication, and radioactive material transportation (desirable)
Familiarity with austenitic steel fabrication
Comfortable working with regulatory guides
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with a distributed team

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.

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