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Operations Engineer

US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

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$106k - $158k/yr Full time Engineering Field Engineering NRC

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Job Description

Operations Engineer roles support nuclear reactor oversight in the Office of the Chief Nuclear Reactor Inspector, R3 Division of Reactor Safety, Operator Licensing Branch (Region III).

Responsibilities

Develop, prepare, and administer examinations for applicants for operator and senior operator nuclear reactor licenses.
Plan, conduct, report, and coordinate findings for light-water reactor inspections in accordance with the NRC Inspection Manual.
Prepare, review, and administer written and operating examinations for operator license applicants.
Plan and prepare inspection scope to obtain sufficient information through direct observation and verification of licensee activities, including licensed operator re-qualification training.
Perform routine and complex inspections of reactor facilities to verify conformance with NRC rules and regulations, inspection procedures, and orders.
Write reports of inspection findings to determine whether the facility is operated safely, licensee management control programs are effective, and regulatory requirements are met.
Coordinate inspection findings into an overall licensee assessment.

Requirements

Meet position qualifications no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement and before placement in the position.
Resume information must be true and accurate.
U.S. Citizenship required (all U.S. Citizens may apply).
This is a Drug Testing position.
Must be able to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements.
Must be able to complete a 1 or 2-year trial period during which fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest are evaluated.
Employment is terminated after the trial period unless certification is received in writing that continued employment advances the public interest.
At least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of nuclear reactor and commercial nuclear power plant engineering.
Knowledge of power plant systems, procedures, and integrated facility operations based on reactor operation or inspection experience at operating commercial nuclear reactor facilities.
Ability to apply regulations, regulatory guides, industry standards, reactor and operator licensing guidelines and procedures, and reactor operation, inspection, and assessment techniques.
Knowledge of current NRC rules and regulations, policies, reactor license requirements, and inspection procedures for normal and accident operation.
Ability to present technical information orally and in writing.
Education expectation for Federal Government professional engineering positions: Bachelor’s or higher in a relevant engineering discipline with an ABET-accredited curriculum, or meet professional alternatives (including P.E. registration, EIT examination, or qualifying coursework plus qualifying work experience under P.E. supervision).
Engineering technology degrees are generally not qualifying unless supplemented by other evidence of professional knowledge (such as current P.E. license or EIT results).
If qualifying on education, include unofficial or official transcripts with the application.
For qualifying on foreign education, provide proof of equivalency and credibility; documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Duty location: Naperville, IL.
Selectees may be required to complete OF-306 to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
Subject to pre-appointment drug testing.
A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
To start without a security clearance, a temporary 145(b) waiver must be granted; continued employment requires completion of background investigation and favorable adjudication.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave
Family friendly leave policies
11 paid holidays per year
Transit benefits

Additional Information

Not a full-time remote position.
Supervision: Karla Stoedter.
This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
Selectees may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy.
Based on staffing needs, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
False statements or responses on resume or questionnaire can jeopardize employment and may lead to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
The NRC has a zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal drug use.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Evaluation is based on how well you meet the qualifications listed above.
Applications are reviewed to confirm job requirements are met.
Your application is evaluated based on resume details and responses to vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You must respond to all required application questions.
Top candidates may be referred to the hiring manager for possible interview and selection based on the number of vacancies to be filled in each office.
Your resume is the primary means for assessing your skills, knowledge, and abilities related to this position.

Required Documents

Resume (limit to 2 pages) including: personal information, education, and detailed work experience (work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment, title, series, grade if applicable) plus other qualifications.
Transcripts: submit official or unofficial college/university transcripts if the position has a positive education requirement.
Current Federal Employees/Reinstatement Eligibles: submit a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50.
Veteran Preference Eligibles: submit DD-214, SF-15, and related documentation (including a VA letter showing disability percentage; and certification if currently on active duty).
Individuals with Disabilities applying under Schedule A: submit supporting documentation (Schedule A Letter).
Military Spouse: submit documentation verifying marriage and current military orders or documentation specified for a 100% disabled service member spouse or an un-remarried widow/widower scenario.
Peace Corps: submit proof of non-competitive eligibility (e.g., description of service).
All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

Open To

U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees whose agencies follow OPM hiring rules and pay scales.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales, and evaluation criteria.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, or a spouse, widow, widower, or parent of a veteran (may be eligible for derived preference).
Military spouses of active duty service members, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died on active duty.
Individuals eligible under Schedule A.
Individuals with at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite). Duty location: Naperville, IL. Salary: USD 106,437 - 158,322 per year. Minimum experience: 1 year. Education: Bachelor’s or higher degree in a relevant ABET-accredited professional engineering discipline OR P.E. registration.

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23d ago

Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer — Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)

Westinghouse Electric - USA Cranberry Township, PA 🇺🇸 Remote

Cranberry Township, PA

23d ago

$85k - $107k/yr Full time Analyst Engineering Field Engineering

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Job Description

Westinghouse Electric is seeking a Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer to advance design-basis LOCA analyses for Boiling Water Reactors. The role centers on turning plant drawings and specifications into high-fidelity models, performing LOCA studies with proprietary system codes, and delivering audit-ready safety documentation. Based in Cranberry Township, PA with remote options across the United States, the position emphasizes compliance with licensing bases and assessing how design or operating changes influence safety. The role offers a salary range of USD 85,200 to 106,500 per year.

Responsibilities

Perform design-basis LOCA analyses for BWR units using proprietary system codes.
Translate plant drawings and specifications into high-fidelity models.
Interrogate results, validate assumptions, and deliver audit-ready documentation.
Field plant-specific inquiries on LOCA behavior from internal teams and customers.
Track and apply plant licensing bases to ensure compliance.
Apply and critique correlations for two-phase flow and heat transfer.
Quantify the impacts of design or operating changes on safety analyses.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear, Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
4+ years in the nuclear sector.
4+ years of safety analysis experience.
Engineering degree proficiency.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Medical, wellness, and income protection benefits
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company match
PTO and holidays
Flexible work options
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral incentives

Reporting & Location

Reports to the Manager, BWR Safety & Analysis. Work remote within the U.S. or in a hybrid setup in Cranberry Township, PA.

Why Westinghouse

Westinghouse powers a safer, cleaner energy future as a leading provider of safe, clean, and efficient nuclear solutions. Our core values are Safety & Quality, Integrity & Trust, Customer Focus & Innovation, Speed & Passion to Win, and Teamwork & Accountability. Global headquarters are in Cranberry Township, PA, with 11,000+ employees across 19 countries.

Equal Opportunity

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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1mo ago

Senior Nuclear Systems Engineer

Holtec Camden, NJ

Camden, NJ

1mo ago Closed

$140k - $165k/yr Full time Senior AutoCAD Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 12, 2026).

Job Description

Holtec is seeking a Senior Nuclear Systems Engineer to lead Nuclear Island level design for a next-generation SMR program, acting as the technical authority and mentoring engineers while coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and licensing activities to deliver safe, compliant plant designs. This role is based in Camden, NJ with hybrid work options.

Responsibilities

Oversee cross-disciplinary system engineering and integration for key SMR-300 plant systems, maintaining technical consistency across engineering domains.
Develop and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, and component specifications to support detailed design, analyses, and licensing activities.
Mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers, providing design guidance and reviewing calculations, specifications, and engineering deliverables.
Conduct and supervise engineering analyses, with emphasis on thermal-fluid performance and overall plant-system behavior.
Lead technical trade studies and design evaluations that influence plant architecture, safety, and performance outcomes.
Collaborate with licensing, safety, and regulatory teams to ensure designs support safety cases and comply with applicable codes and regulatory expectations.
Work with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure designs are technically robust, manufacturable, and executable.
Support technical reviews, develop design documentation, and participate in internal design approvals aligned with program milestones and quality standards.
Assume the technical lead role for designated Nuclear Island systems, owning integration, requirements, and cross-disciplinary alignment.
Deliver the assigned system-level engineering scope for the SMR-300 development program with emphasis on quality, safety, and regulatory rigor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, or related); Master's degree preferred.
Eight or more years of progressive engineering experience with increasing technical responsibility.
Experience as a system owner or lead engineer for safety-related Nuclear Island systems on an operating or new-build nuclear plant is highly preferred.
Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, including review of designs, calculations, and system-level deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, resolve complex technical issues, and drive system-level decisions.
Strong fundamentals in heat transfer and fluid dynamics as applied to complex plant systems.
Experience developing designs, specifications, drawings, and technical requirements in collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers.
Experience in the nuclear energy industry in a system design or systems engineering capacity is preferred; candidates from aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries are encouraged.
Familiarity with engineering and design tools such as SmartPlant, Mathcad, AutoCAD, Pipe Flo, HTRI, Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), and DOORS NG is preferred.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
EIT and/or PE certification preferred.

Technologies

SmartPlant
Mathcad
AutoCAD
Pipe Flo
HTRI
Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM)
DOORS NG
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer premium contributions and Day 1 eligibility.
FLEX Program offering hybrid work options for eligible roles, subject to business needs and role requirements.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match and immediate vesting.
Paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
Wellness program with participation rewards.
Commuter benefits for mass transit and commuter parking options.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth.
Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage for disability, legal, identity theft, and other insurance offerings.
Benefits eligibility varies by role, location, and employment status.

Location

Camden, NJ or North Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

Compensation

Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranges from $140,000 to $165,000.

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1mo ago

Nuclear Engineer III/IV(Thermal Hydraulics)

Fissionaire Madison, WI

Madison, WI

1mo ago Closed

$125k - $189k/yr Full time Senior Engineering Hydraulics

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 12, 2026).

Job Description

Fissionaire seeks a Nuclear Engineer III/IV with a focus on thermal hydraulics in Madison, WI (onsite), offering USD 125,000 to 189,000 per year and requiring a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Perform thermal-hydraulic design and analysis for molten salt reactor systems, including salt loops, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and power conversion, covering startup, steady-state, and transient conditions.
Develop specifications and assist in the design of key components such as heat exchangers, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and fluid-transfer systems.
Support integration of reactor loops with heat rejection and power conversion systems as needed.
Create and maintain thermal-hydraulic models using appropriate software tools.
Contribute to safety analyses for licensing-basis and beyond-design-basis events, including loss-of-flow, loss-of-heat-sink, reactivity transients, and freeze/thaw scenarios.
Specify and assist in selecting instrumentation relevant to monitoring thermal-hydraulic performance.
Lead and perform thermal-hydraulic testing, including separate-effects tests, integral tests, and validation experiments for model benchmarking.
Support design requirements, safety classifications, and functional specifications in alignment with nuclear standards.
Conduct uncertainty quantification, sensitivity studies, and verification and validation of thermal-hydraulic models.
Assist licensing efforts by preparing technical reports, addressing regulatory questions, and providing thermal-hydraulic justification for design decisions.
Help define a growth strategy for the team, including role definition, recruitment, mentoring, and building a high-performing thermal-hydraulics group as the project matures.
Maintain thorough documentation, including design basis reports, calculation packages, and QA-compliant testing records and configuration management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field; Master’s or PhD strongly preferred.
At least 10 years of direct experience in thermal-hydraulic analysis and design, with a minimum of 5 years in safety-critical or highly regulated environments.
Expertise in thermal-hydraulic phenomena for liquid-cooled systems, including single- and two-phase flow, heat transfer, natural circulation, and transient analysis.
Proficiency with system-level and CFD modeling tools applicable to nuclear or high-temperature applications.
Familiarity with nuclear safety analysis methods and regulatory requirements for thermal-hydraulic performance.
Experience designing and interpreting thermal-hydraulic experiments and test data.
Ability to address instrumentation challenges in extreme environments.
Proven track record in leading technical efforts, developing and executing test programs, and building teams.
Strong understanding of nuclear quality assurance practices.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Experience

Direct thermal-hydraulic analysis and design experience: 10 years (preferred).

Work Location

Onsite in Madison, Wisconsin.

Benefits

Competitive salary with equity options
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance
Holiday and paid time off schedule
Relocation assistance
Opportunity to work with a groundbreaking, advanced nuclear startup

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Nuclear Licensing Engineer Jobs

Operations Engineer

Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer — Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)

Senior Nuclear Systems Engineer

Nuclear Engineer III/IV(Thermal Hydraulics)

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