Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer in Training Position Available In Anderson, Tennessee

Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer in Training (16821)
Requisition

ID 16821

• Posted 05/01/2025
• Engineering
• Level of Experience (3)
• Travel
• 30% or less
• Job Location Options (1)

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title:

Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer in

Training Career Level From:

Associate

Career Level To:

Specialist Organization:

Projects & Program Integration (50001260)

Job Specialty:

Nuclear Engineering Safety What You’ll Do
The candidate is responsible for providing technical capabilities in Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) to ensure fissile materials are processed, stored, transferred, and handled safely so that personnel and property are protected against a criticality accident.
The candidate will perform Criticality Safety Analysis of equipment, processes, and procedures prescribing correct methods, control requirements, and limitations. Performs or participates in surveillance, inspections, walkthroughs, appraisals, or audits of fissile material operations to ensure compliance with Nuclear Criticality Safety Approvals, Nuclear Safety rules, including Safety Analysis Reports, Safety Assessments, Safety Reviews, and risk assessments/analyses.
Provides operating areas with specific NCS professional interpretations and advice. Validates, maintains, and operates nuclear computer codes and nuclear cross-sections. Provides training to employees in basic criticality safety.
What You Can Expect
Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science discipline from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by

ABET. GPA

requirements are as follows: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
OR a Master’s degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
OR a PhD in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of

DOE O 426.2A

(i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a

DOE O 426.2A

alternative).

DOE 426.2A

experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref.

DOE O 426.2A

)
The incumbent may be required to serve in an on-call status on a periodic basis to support NCS coverage of fissile material operations.
Preferred Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering or similar from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. Typical experience preferred ranges from three to fifteen plus years.
Knowledge of nuclear engineering principles and theory
Good organizational and analytical skills, problem solving skills, and ability to communicate information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

Benefits such as:

medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.