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Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$95K - $114K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

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Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Perry, OH

$81K - $97K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

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Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Shippingport, PA · On-site

$96K - $115K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

Vistra Energy

Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Glen Rose, TX

$84K - $101K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

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Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Oak Harbor, OH · On-site

$92K - $110K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

TXU Energy

Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Oak Harbor, OH · On-site

$92K - $110K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

Luminant

Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$95K - $114K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

Vistra Corp.

Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$95K - $114K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

TXU Energy

Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Glen Rose, TX

$84K - $101K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

Vst

Nuclear Spent Fuel Engineer

Perry, OH

$81K - $97K/yr

... inspections, documentation, and maintenance support. * Complies with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and reinforces nuclear safety, radiological safety, industrial ...

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To thrive as a Nuclear Safety Inspector, you need a strong background in nuclear engineering, physics, or a related scientific field, often supported by a relevant degree and regulatory experience. Familiarity with nuclear safety codes, radiation detection tools, and specialized inspection software is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for identifying risks and conveying findings clearly. These competencies are crucial to ensure compliance, protect public safety, and uphold rigorous industry standards in nuclear facilities.

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Nuclear Safety Inspectors often encounter challenges such as ensuring compliance with stringent safety regulations while navigating complex operational environments. They must remain up-to-date with evolving industry standards and effectively communicate findings to both technical staff and management. Additionally, inspectors may face time constraints during assessments and need to remain objective under pressure, balancing regulatory requirements with practical operational realities.

What is a nuclear safety inspector?

Nuclear safety inspectors are professionals responsible for ensuring that nuclear power plants and other facilities using radioactive materials comply with safety regulations and standards. They conduct inspections, review safety procedures, and investigate incidents to minimize the risk of radiation exposure and environmental contamination. Their work helps protect workers, the public, and the environment from potential hazards associated with nuclear energy. Inspectors often work for government agencies or regulatory bodies and require specialized training in nuclear science, engineering, or a related field.

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To become a nuclear safety inspector, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in engineering, nuclear science, or a related field, along with experience in nuclear operations or safety. Certification from relevant authorities and knowledge of safety regulations, inspection procedures, and radiation safety are also important for this role.
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Nuclear Safety/Safety Basis Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates

Aiken, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Nuclear Safety/Safety Basis Engineer opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.
Work Location: Aiken, SC
Nuclear Safety/Safety Basis Engineer-
The Nuclear Safety/Safety Basis Engineer will support nuclear facility operations, engineering modifications, projects, and Safety Basis activities within the Department of Energy complex. The position will support the development, review, implementation, and maintenance of nuclear safety documentation and controls necessary for safe facility operation.
Duties:
  • Develop, review, revise, and implement nuclear facility Safety Basis documentation.
  • Prepare and review Safety Evaluation Reports and other technical evaluations supporting Safety Basis changes and approvals.
  • Support Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), Unreviewed Safety Questions (USQs), Potential Inadequacies in the Safety Analysis (PISAs), and associated nuclear safety documentation.
  • Evaluate facility modifications, engineering changes, procedures, and operating conditions for Safety Basis impacts.
  • Support hazard evaluations and identification of appropriate engineered and administrative controls.
  • Evaluate Safety-Class and Safety-Significant Structures, Systems, and Components (SSCs) and associated credited controls.
  • Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, calculations, design packages, procedures, and work packages for nuclear safety impacts.
  • Perform facility walkdowns and interface with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Design Authority, and other technical organizations.
  • Support Safety System Oversight, configuration management, readiness activities, assessments, and resolution of nuclear safety issues.
  • Prepare clear and technically defensible nuclear safety evaluations, reports, and recommendations.

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience supporting DOE, commercial nuclear, nuclear fuel cycle, or other nuclear facility operations.
  • Knowledge of nuclear safety, Safety Basis, engineering, and facility operations.
  • Strong technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing, reviewing, approving, or implementing DOE Nuclear Safety Basis documentation.
  • Experience with DSAs, TSRs, USQs, PISAs, Safety Evaluation Reports, or hazard analyses.
  • Knowledge of 10 CFR 830, DOE-STD-3009, DOE-STD-1189, DOE-STD-1186, or related DOE nuclear safety requirements.
  • Experience with Safety System Oversight, Safety-Class/Safety-Significant SSCs, or credited safety controls.
  • Experience as a Nuclear Safety Specialist/Engineer, Safety Basis Engineer, Facility Engineer, Facility Representative, System Engineer, or Design Authority within an operating nuclear facilityLead or senior-level receipt inspection experience.

Other Job Requirements:
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates 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 our 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), 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 our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
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 job opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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