Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support our nuclear solutions mission at the Y12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee’s well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities: 

The Y12 National Security Complex, simply known as Y12, has three primary national security missions that protect our country and our allies around the world. Maintaining the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, reducing global threats, and fueling the U.S. Navy’s nuclear propulsion program are the key activities at this historic site.

Learn more about Y12 visit: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/locations 

As a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer (NCS Engineer) supporting Y12, you’ll provide 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 nuclear criticality accident. Other responsibilities include: 

• Perform analysis of equipment, processes, and procedures prescribing correct methods, control requirements, and limitations.
• Conduct surveillances, inspections, walkthroughs, appraisals, or audits of fissile material operations to ensure compliance with approvals.
• Provide operating areas with specific NCS professional interpretations and advice.
• Perform training to employees in basic NCS.
• Validate, maintain, and operate nuclear computer codes and nuclear cross-sections.
• Development, revision, and peer review of NCS documentation such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Determinations, Technical Deviations (TDs), and various other NCS technical basis documentation.
• Completion of required NCS annual Operational Reviews as needed.
• Daily nuclear facility supports as needed, consisting of facility walkdowns, review of NCS requirements implementing documents, participation at facility Operational Safety Boards, etc.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.
• A minimum of 5 or more years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) experience with peer review qualification (preferably with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) specific experience). 
• Demonstrated experience in the application of the DOE rules, guides, orders, standards, and handbooks including Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 10CFR 830, and Nuclear Safety Management.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening exam. 
• Must be eligible for security clearance and maintain eligibility throughout duration of employment.
• This position requires a DOE Q level security clearance; however, all candidates will be considered regardless of current security clearance status. 

Preferred Job Requirements 

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• An active DOE Q level security clearance. 
• Direct NCS support experience with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). 

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is full-time (40-hour work week; 4/10 Monday – Thursday). 
• Onsite position at the Y12 facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Benefits: 

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.