Lead, Nuclear Criticality Safety
Core
Build and lead the criticality safety program for a Part 70 nuclear fuel cycle facility from the ground up, establishing methodology and safety basis for NRC licensing.
Role type
Lead Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
Builds
Nuclear fuel cycle facility safety systems and regulatory compliance documentation
Domain
Nuclear energy / Nuclear fuel enrichment
Required skills
Criticality safety evaluations, Computational criticality analysis (SCALE, MCNP), NRC Part 70 regulations, DOE criticality safety frameworks, Regulatory compliance, Technical mentorship, Incident investigation, Safety audit design
Preferred skills
NRC-licensed Part 70 facility program leadership, DOE weapons complex experience, Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license, Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering
Technologies
SCALE, MCNP
Responsibilities
Set criticality safety methodology and double-contingency strategy, Develop and maintain criticality safety evaluations (CSEs), Perform computational criticality safety analyses, Serve as primary technical contact for NRC licensing, Ensure compliance with NRC/DOE/ANSI standards, Mentor criticality safety engineers, Conduct facility safety audits and inspections, Investigate criticality safety incidents
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with program leadership