Nuclear Safety Engineer 2

Amentum

. Develop and maintain safety basis documents and safety basis program procedures .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining safety basis documents, conducting hazard analyses, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety requirements. Proficient in collaborating with various stakeholders to produce technical documentation and support safety analysis processes.

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Nuclear Safety AnalysisSafety Basis DocumentationHazard AnalysisIntegrated Safety AnalysesTechnical Safety Requirements

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Hard Skills

Safety Basis Program ProceduresFunctional SpecificationsAccident AnalysisTechnical DocumentationRequirements ManagementProbabilistic Risk AssessmentsSafety Analysis ReportsFacility Hazard IdentificationOperational Event ReviewFacility Modifications

Soft Skills

CollaborationPrioritizationAdvising Management

Certifications & Qualifications

BS DegreeFacility Credentials/Authorization

Industry Keywords

DOE Nuclear Safety AnalysisNRC Licensing RequirementsDocumented Safety AnalysesSafety Basis ImplementationCustomer Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain safety basis documents and safety basis program procedures
Perform hazard analyses of nuclear operations, define functional specifications, and recommend credited controls to mitigate unacceptable hazards
Develop portions of analyses or nuclear safety reviews
Assist with accident analysis and engineering data
Assist with reports and correspondence
Identify and describe relationships between safety basis requirements and existing or 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
Verify compliance with engineering documentation standards and nuclear safety procedures
Ensure product and service quality meets customer requirements and expectations
Perform other position-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Degree + 2 years experience
Familiarity with DOE Nuclear Safety Analysis requirements or NRC Licensing requirements
Experience supporting completion of nuclear facility documented safety analyses (DSAs) and technical safety requirements (TSRs) updates, revisions, or creation
Experience supporting completion of Integrated Safety Analyses (ISAs), Safety Analysis Reports (SARs), and Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRAs) updates, revisions, or creation
Experience working with support organizations to submit projects to the Department of Energy (DOE), commercial customers, or the NRC for approval on schedule
Experience leading reviews and preparing Safety Analysis documentation that accurately reflects facility configuration and establishes necessary controls
Experience reviewing procedures, operational events, and facility modifications to support Safety Basis implementation
Experience establishing objectives, setting priorities, and advising management of nuclear safety issues
Experience collaborating with facility system engineers, facility operations, support organizations, subcontractor personnel, and oversight personnel
Experience with requirements management, programmatic assessments, and training associated with nuclear safety requirements
Experience tracking and reporting status and ensuring projects meet schedule commitments
Experience conducting facility hazard identification, assessment, accident analyses, and classification
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Benefits

Comp & perks

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