Amentum · 2 days ago
Nuclear Safety Engineer 4
Amentum is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Nuclear Safety Engineer 4 to support projects in the Aiken, SC office. The Engineer will provide technical support for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facilities and projects in safety-based development to ensure safe operations.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain safety basis documents and safety basis program procedures
With minimal supervision, perform hazard analyses of nuclear operations, define functional specifications, and recommend credited controls to mitigate unacceptable hazards
Develop a portion or section of an analysis or nuclear safety review
Assist in the generation of accident analysis and engineering data
Assist in the preparation of reports and correspondence
Identify and describe the interrelationship of safety basis requirements to existing and new designs and operations
Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications
Interface with customers in nuclear safety reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and nuclear safety procedures
Mentor Junior Nuclear Safety Analysts in Safety Basis development and maintenance
Ensure the product and service quality meets customer’s requirements and expectations
Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and 8+ years of relevant work experience
MS/MA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and 5+ years of relevant work experience
Good communication and analytical skills; knowledgeable about Microsoft Office applications
Individuals must be capable of obtaining a DOE site security badge
The position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must be a US Citizen; dual Citizenship is not permitted
Preferred
Demonstrating familiarity with DOE Nuclear Safety Analysis requirements, including DOE-STD-3009
Supporting completion of nuclear facility documented safety analyses (DSAs) and technical safety requirements (TSRs) updates, revisions, or creation
Working with support organizations to ensure DSA and TSR projects are completed and submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) for approval on schedule
Leading all aspects of reviews and ensuring the preparation of DSAs and TSRs accurately reflect the facility configuration and establish the necessary controls
Reviewing procedures, operational events, and facility modifications to support DSA and TSR implementation
Establishing objectives, setting priorities, and advising management of nuclear safety issues
Developing and maintaining effective collaboration with facility system engineers, facility operations, supporting organization, subcontractor personnel, and DOE oversight personnel
Providing support and input, including requirements management, to identify and implement improvements to current procedures and processes, performing programmatic assessments, and conducting training associated with nuclear safety requirements
Frequently working with other organizations, tracking, and reporting status, and ensuring projects meet schedule commitments
Conducting facility hazard identification, assessment, and accident analyses and classification. Ensuring that all hazards are identified and adequately addressed, and that identification, assessment and analyses are adequately documented
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
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