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Nuclear Safety / Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) Engineer Opportunity - Oak Ridge, TNI'm looking for an experienced Nuclear Safety / ISA Engineer to play a key role in establishing and maintaining the safety basis for a new complex nuclear facility. The position offers significant technical ownership, collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and involvement in a large-scale project through design, licensing, and eventual operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and review facility safety documentation, including Integrated Safety Analyses (ISA), Documented Safety Analyses (DSA), and supporting technical assessments. Conduct hazard identification, accident analyses, and risk evaluations using methodologies such as HAZOP, FMEA, and What-If analysis. Identify and evaluate safety-significant systems, controls, and Items Relied On For Safety (IROFS).Assess engineering designs, modifications, and operating procedures for their impact on nuclear safety and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, controls, and fire protection engineering teams to integrate safety requirements into facility design. Support licensing activities, regulatory reviews, technical evaluations, and operational readiness assessments. Provide technical guidance on nuclear criticality safety, process hazards, accident prevention, and safety-basis development.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, Safety Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.4+ years of experience in nuclear safety engineering, safety analysis, or safety-basis development. Experience developing or maintaining ISA, DSA, or equivalent nuclear safety documentation. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as 10 CFR 70, 10 CFR 830, or equivalent nuclear safety requirements. Strong background in hazard analysis, accident scenario evaluation, and engineered safety controls. Experience working in DOE nuclear facilities, commercial nuclear power, fuel-cycle operations, or similarly regulated environments. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
Preferred Experience: Experience with nuclear fuel-cycle facilities or other complex nuclear process operations. Familiarity with NRC licensing, regulatory inspections, or facility commissioning. Knowledge of nuclear criticality safety, chemical process safety, and fire protection requirements. If this sounds like you, don't hesitate to apply to this post or reach out to me directly at coleman.carpenter@lumicity.io with a copy of your resume.

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