Nuclear Engineering Safety

Nuclear Criticality Safety EngineerAmentum is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer for the Pittsburgh, PA area.Candidates will obtain site-specific Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analyst Qualification to support the implementation of a DOE-approved Nuclear Criticality Safety Program in an operating non-reactor nuclear facility.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide technical guidance to operating organizations.Collaborate with operating organization personnel on NCS evaluations as the lead NCS Analyst.Perform independent reviews of NCS evaluations.Conduct periodic reviews of fissionable material operations.Lead and/or participate in NCS response to programmatic issues and criticality process deviations/infractions.Participate in NCS emergency response preparation (emergency procedures, plans, exercises, and drills).Independently prepare, review, and/or present technical reports to the criticality safety community (e.g. American Nuclear Society, etc.).Conduct NCS training for all levels of employees involved in fissionable material operations.Assist in the development and/or review of new or proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents.Lead and/or participate in assessments and audits of the NCS Program.Mentor of less experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Analysts and Analysts In-Training on all aspects of criticality safety.Development, revision, and review of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation, such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Design Analysis, and Calculations (DACs), and various other NCS technical basis documentation.Complete the required NCS annual Operational Reviews.Daily nuclear facility support; consisting of facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements, implementing documents, participation at facility Operational Safety Boards, etc.Required Skills/AbilitiesBachelor's degree in nuclear, engineering, math, or science with a minimum of 1-2 years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience is required (Nuclear Engineering degree preferred) or 7 years of equivalent technical experience in place of a B.S.Experience in Approach to Critical (e.g., NCSP Hands-On Criticality Safety Course) preferred.DOE-specific experience is highly preferred.Candidate must be a US citizen.Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.Demonstrated keen attention to detail.Educational RequirementsAn alternate combination of education and experience will be considered.Compensation Details:90,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.Benefits Overview:Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.