Nuclear Safety Engineer (3328)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Nuclear Safety Engineer in Idaho Falls, ID.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Under limited supervision, Nuclear Safety Engineering job functions as assigned by management, Typical job responsibilities assist and support management in nuclear safety support of operations and engineering system design. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Reviews processes, systems, and activities in nuclear/non-nuclear facilities to ensure associated safety equipment is designed to protect the health and safety of the public and co-located workers.
• Performs hazard and accident analyses and documents conclusions in Documented Safety Analyses and Technical Safety Requirements including supporting documents.
• Develops functional safety requirements for structures, systems, and components and establishes safety requirements for credited systems.
• Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of design development.
• Prepares and/or supports Un-reviewed Safety Question Determinations (USQDs) and USQ Screens.

• A minimum of a BA/BS degree plus 5 or more years of Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) DOE specific experience.

• Expert understanding of pertinent codes, governing regulations, and industry practices.
• Expert knowledge of applicable codes and standards as well as project procedures.
• Understanding of multiple engineering disciplines.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability