Nuclear Engineering Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) has created this Evergreen Talent Pool post for gathering qualified candidates for a position relating to Nuclear Engineer to support our clients in Oak Ridge, TN, and Idaho Falls, ID. 

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

Work that Matters. People that Matter More. At BGS, we believe meaningful work starts with great people. We foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability—where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and make an impact. We care about our employees’ well-being through competitive benefits, clear expectations, and an environment that values both excellence and connection.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

• Proficiency with criticality safety codes and software tools, such as MCNP (Monte Carlo N-Particle), SCALE, KENO, or similar computational tools used for radiation transport and criticality safety analysis.
• Hands-on experience with criticality safety assessments, including designing, evaluating, and reviewing systems and processes to ensure they meet safety standards
• Experience in performing safety evaluations and risk assessments related to nuclear processes, such as fuel fabrication, enrichment, transportation, and storage.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field plus 5-10 years of direct experience required, or an MS with 3-7 years' experience.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• BA/BS Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, plus 18 years of direct experience required, or an MS with 15 years' experience.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline, especially with a focus in reactor physics, neutron transport, or criticality safety.
• Familiarity with nuclear fuel cycle operations, such as enrichment, reprocessing, or fuel fabrication.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is available in Oak Ridge, TN, Idaho Falls, ID, and remote.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.