Nuclear Safety Engineer

Work Location

100% Remote (except when requested to come onsite, Aiken, SC)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Summary / Overview

Support the development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation for various facilities. Provide technical assistance in developing and reviewing nuclear safety documents and analyses, technical safety requirements, and related technical support documentation. Ensure that the developed nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements and as necessary, applicable controls are implemented in field procedures. Conduct Nuclear Safety Program assessments and maintain program manuals.

• Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical fields, and use other technical resources within the company, to resolve complex problems.
• Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
• Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise.
• Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the external world.
• Be aware of capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers. Identify technical programs which can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them.
• Lead task teams for developing solutions to more complex problems. Prepare plans including schedules, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management.
• Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.
• Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues, managers and oversight groups.
• Prepare reports for external publication.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• Considered an internal expert in area of expertise.
• Contributes to advancing knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and professional society presentations.
• Can solve complex problems in field.
• Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 413.3, DOE O 420.1, DOE STDs 3009, 1186, 1189 and related directives and standards is required.
• Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in developing and providing safety basis inputs to facility/project schedules, while meettng deadlines and budgets.
• Candidate must perform work safely and be proficient in performing Nuclear Safety Program assessments.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.

Education/Experience:

• An advanced degree and experience, a BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience OrMS degreeand 12 years' experience OrPh.D. degree and 10 years' experience.

Desired Skills:

• Candidateswho have possessed anactiveDOE clearance (Lor Q) within the past two(2)yearsarepreferred.
• Demonstrated previous SRS nuclear safety engineering experience is preferred.
• Fifteen years of relevant experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining safety basis documents and safety basis support documents are preferred.
• Have previous Lead experience in developing safety basis documentation.

Work Location:

100% Remote (except when requested to come onsite). Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

Anticipated Work Schedule:

7:00a-5:30p Mon-Thurs

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and the descriptions listed do not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner supporting the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other government clients on mission-critical projects. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in national security and technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.