Packaging Engineering

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to provide support for design, testing and certification of Type B and AF radioactive material packages. The staff member will provide support for the development and review of Safety Analysis Reports for Packages (SARPs) for our DOE-EM and NNSA customers.

Provide expert technical support services for Type B and Fissile Radioactive Materials Packaging in the areas of mechanical design, structures, thermodynamics, container, shielding, subcriticality, gas generation, operation, acceptance, maintenance, and/or quality assurance.

Understand the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and regulatory guides; if a Mechanical Engineer or similar) American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code sections and consensus national standards pertaining to packaging and transportation.

Gain experience in authority Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging (SARP) and replying to requests for additional information (RAI) from Type B packaging Certification Officials.

Understand and use DOE orders governing onsite packaging and transportations (Hazmat transport that is out of Commerce but within access‑controlled boundaries of site).

Run models and calculations for shielding and criticality configurations (if a Nuclear Engineer).

PhD + 5‑7 yrs of relevant experience

Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural or Nuclear Engineering

For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Security Clearance Information

This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.Factors such as pre‑employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. pre‑employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

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. Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed

Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)

Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)

Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting

Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap

Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)

SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

Job Category Engineering and Science

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day