Job Description
Nuclear Safety Engineer Intern
Johnson City, TN
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Nuclear Safety Engineer Intern.
Work Location:
Johnson City, TN
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Safety Engineer Intern to support projects involving NRC licensing, nuclear criticality safety (NCS), and safety basis development. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, safety analysis, and engineering support within nuclear facilities and fuel cycle operations.
The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and subject matter experts to contribute to licensing submittals, criticality safety evaluations, and safety basis documentation supporting Department of Energy (DOE) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated activities.
Primary Responsibilities may include:
Support preparation and review of NRC licensing documentation, including license applications, amendments, and regulatory correspondence
Assist in development of nuclear criticality safety evaluations (NCSEs) and supporting analyses
Contribute to safety basis documentation, including: Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Safety Analysis Reports (SARs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)
Perform supporting calculations and evaluations related to criticality safety limits and controls and hazard and accident analysis
Assist with hazard identification and evaluation techniques
Conduct research on NRC regulations, DOE Orders, and applicable industry standards
Support development of engineering calculations, technical reports, and design documentation
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
If pursuing a Bachelor's degree, currently enrolled in junior or senior year
Basic understanding of nuclear engineering principles and safety fundamentals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, highly regulated environment
Other Job Requirements:
United States Citizenship is required
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater 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 their 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), Department of Defense (DOD), 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 its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
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.
