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The Department of Nuclear Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University is accepting applications for part-time research positions to support departmental faculty on specific needs surrounding ...

The Department of Nuclear Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University is accepting applications for part-time research positions to support departmental faculty on specific needs surrounding ...

Senior Licensing Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$108.90K - $149.60K/yr

Telework Type: Part-Time Telework * Work Location: Reston, VA Extraordinary teams building ... Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology ...

Senior Licensing Engineer

Reston, VA

$108.70K - $149.30K/yr

Telework Type: Part-Time Telework * Work Location: Reston, VA Extraordinary teams building ... Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology ...

Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.BenefitsThis is a full-time or part-time REMOTE positionYou'll be able to choose which ...

Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.BenefitsThis is a full-time or part-time REMOTE positionYou'll be able to choose which ...

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How much do part time nuclear engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time nuclear engineer in the United States is $105,594.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time Nuclear Engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Part Time Nuclear Engineer, a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a related field and strong analytical and problem-solving skills are fundamental. Familiarity with nuclear simulation software, radiation detection instruments, and knowledge of regulatory compliance (such as NRC guidelines) are typically required, and certifications like the Professional Engineer (PE) license can be advantageous. Effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential soft skills for managing projects with limited hours. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of nuclear systems while maximizing productivity in a part-time capacity.

What are some common challenges faced by part-time nuclear engineers, and how can they effectively manage their workload?

Part-time nuclear engineers often face the challenge of balancing complex project responsibilities within a limited work schedule. Project timelines in the nuclear industry can be demanding, and part-time professionals must prioritize tasks and communicate proactively with their teams to ensure critical milestones are met. Working part-time may also require staying up to date with regulatory changes and technical advancements outside of regular hours. Effective time management, clear documentation, and consistent collaboration with full-time colleagues are key strategies to overcome these challenges.

What does a part time nuclear engineer do?

A part time nuclear engineer supports the design, maintenance, and operation of nuclear equipment or systems, typically on a reduced or flexible schedule. Their responsibilities may include assisting with safety assessments, monitoring reactors, designing nuclear equipment, or performing research related to nuclear energy. Part time roles can be found in power generation, research institutions, or regulatory bodies, and duties are often tailored to fit the limited hours while still leveraging the engineer's expertise. This position is ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance or supplementary income while maintaining involvement in the nuclear engineering field.

Can nuclear engineers make 200k?

Nuclear engineers can potentially earn $200,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced certifications, or leadership roles in the industry. Salaries vary based on location, employer, and specialization, with senior positions and those working in high-demand areas more likely to reach or exceed this level.

What is the difference between Part Time Nuclear Engineer vs Part Time Nuclear Technician?

AspectPart Time Nuclear EngineerPart Time Nuclear Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or related field; licensure may be preferredAssociate's degree or technical certification in nuclear technology
Work EnvironmentDesign, analyze, and oversee nuclear systems; often in office or lab settingsOperate and maintain nuclear equipment; hands-on in plant or laboratory environments
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities, government agencies, research facilitiesNuclear power plants, research labs, maintenance companies

Part Time Nuclear Engineers focus on designing and analyzing nuclear systems, requiring higher education and licensure, while Part Time Nuclear Technicians handle operational tasks and maintenance, typically with technical certifications. Both roles work within the nuclear industry but differ in responsibilities and credentials.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Nuclear Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,594 per year, or $50.8 per hour.
Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support (Part-Time) [1.02B]

Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support (Part-Time) [1.02B]

ProSidian Consulting

Richland, WA

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support (Part-Time) headquartered near Richland, WA to support engagement for the DOE Office of River Protection (ORP) - an independent office at the DOE Site in eastern Washington state with the exclusive focus of remediating and solving the DOE's tank cleanup challenges. ORP's mission is to protect the Columbia River by safely cleaning up radioactive and chemical waste contained in underground storage tanks located at the DOE Site.

This Part-Time position currently best aligns with the Consultant III Labor Category and ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive dialogue targeting mission success. 

Part-Time Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support Candidates shall work to support requirements for ORP Site Technical Support Services and provide services as an ORP Safety Basis Review Team (SBRT) Subject Matter Expert (SME).  The SBRT follows a Safety Basis Review Plan and lines of inquiry to ensure the thoroughness of the review.  The SBRT includes members with appropriate subject matter expertise in nuclear safety, criticality safety, and safety systems oversight. The Nuclear Safety Support Engineer shall provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to ORP on a full-time basis and function in the roles of expert reviewers who will:

  • Perform as a subject matter expert (SME) on the ORP Safety Basis Review Team (SBRT),
  • Assist the SBRT Team Leader in the role of expert reviewer during DOE's review and comment resolution of the Hazard Analysis (HA), Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA), Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) development, and PDSA changes performed by Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI).
  • Perform oversight and mentoring of the WTP Hazards Analysis, Accident Analysis, and Control Selection Process, if needed.
  • The SME will provide review capabilities of the DSA related hazard analysis and controls selection; These DSA activities are to be reviewed to comply with WTP procedures and DOE- STD-3009 CN3 criteria. The SME review is particularly important to provide sufficient technical bases for eventual DOE approval of the WTP DSAs in DOE Safety Evaluation Reports (SERs). SME support will consist of the following activities:
  • Provide reviews of HA data and reports to WTP procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 criteria.
  • Provide reviews of AA calculations and reports to WTP procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 criteria.
  • Provide periodic oversight of the (HA Team sessions conducted by the WTP Project to WTP procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 criteria if needed.
  • Provide reviews of DSA chapter submittals (i.e., Chapters 2-5) to WTP procedures and DOE-STD- 3009 criteria, including chapter reviews, accident analysis technical review, system description reviews, and review of other supporting documents (e.g., bases documents of accident analysis, credited SSC critical characteristics and performance,, etc.).
  • Assist review of DSA safety management program chapters and evaluation of support documents (e.g., FHA, QAP, maintenance, etc.).
  • Provide oversight of Un-reviewed Safety Question (USQ) activities, including WTP procedures and assessment of implemented WTP USQ process.
  • Assist in the preparation of SERs associated with the above DSA-related activities. Perform similar activities to those listed above for WTP related to PDSA development and maintenance/change efforts to support specific NSD review activities, as authorized by the SBRT Leader.
Qualifications

The Nuclear Safety Support Engineer - Hanford Site Technical Support shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. 

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined. Positions require appropriate technical competency in writing, editing, and analytical writing or similar skills, the following shall be applicable to all, including :

  • Abilities for editing, formatting, Microsoft Office, Excel, digital technical support, Adobe Acrobat, Office Timeline, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat support to the entire ORP staff.
  • Support will also include classifying and summarizing information for needed and specific briefings and reports for preparation and submittal and coordinating and ensuring other organizations are kept apprised of current information.

Education

  • BS/BA degree in engineering, science, or business management,

Experience

  • Fourteen (14) years of directly applicable successful experience and supported by past performance.  U.S Citizenship.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Richland, WA 99320

  • U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
  • All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
  • Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
  • May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
  • Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protectio...

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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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