Fellow Engineer- Nuclear Safety Engineer (DSA Writer)

Aiken, SC
Full Time
Experienced
UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Fellow Engineer- Nuclear Safety Engineer (DSA Writer) opportunity for our customer in Aiken, SC to support the Savannah River Site.

Fellow Engineer- Nuclear Safety Engineer (DSA Writer)
Close Date: 7/08/2025
Job # 1412

DUTIES
Apply technical experience in field of specialization or broad-based experience in multiple technical
fields, and use other technical resources within the company, to resolve complex problems.

Incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated
technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or
oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.

Provide leadership in determining solutions to complex problems and be recognized as having expertise
in a functional area(s) of technical expertise.

Develop solutions to complex technical problems in fields of expertise.

Keep informed on technical needs within the company and technical trends in area of expertise in the
external world.

Be aware of capabilities of the work group and needs of its customers. Identify technical programs which
can be carried out with little guidance and take the initiative to accomplish them.

Lead task teams for developing solutions to more complex problems. Prepare plans including schedules,
budgets and personnel requirements for solving major technical tasks identified by management.

Develop schedules, monitor progress, monitor expenditures of budget and review quality of work
performed. Include research, development, testing, quality assurance requirements.

Communicate the results and objectives verbally and in manuscript form to customers, colleagues,
managers and oversight groups.

Mentor junior colleagues.

Prepare reports for external publication.

SRNS Nuclear & Criticality Safety Engineering Duties

SRNS Environmental Management Operations’ (EMO) H Canyon is the only operating, production-scale,
radiologically shielded chemical separations facility in the United States. The EMO mission requires
dissolving and adjusting nuclear materials in H-Canyon as well as dispositioning dissolved solutions. The
N&CSE H-Canyon/HB-Line/F-Area support organization supports mission activities by maintaining safety
basis documentation and information which allows continued operations.

SRNS is seeking to hire an experienced Nuclear Safety Engineer with primary duties in H-Canyon to
incorporate advanced technical practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated
technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or
oversight requirements into problem solving and program planning.
Support the development, review, and implementation of nuclear safety documentation for various
facilities (H-Canyon, HB-Line, 235-F, F/H Lab, FCC, etc..) at the Savannah River Site. Provide technical
assistance in developing, writing, maintaining, and reviewing nuclear safety documents and analyses,
technical safety requirements (TSR), limited condition of operations (LCO) and related technical support
documentation. Ensure that the developed nuclear safety documentation complies with requirements
and as necessary, applicable controls are implemented in field procedures. Conduct Nuclear Safety
Program assessments and maintain program manuals.

Understand Accident Analysis, unreviewed safety question (USQ), Safety Basis Regulatory Authority
(SBRA), and Consolidated Hazards Analysis Process (CHAP).

Communicate information to DOE representatives, facility operating safety committee members, and
other stakeholders.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: An advanced degree and experience, a Ph.D. degree and 10 years' experience. A MS degree
and 12 years' experience. A BS degree and approximately 15 years' experience. [Nuclear Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry]

Experience/Skills: Considered an internal expert in area of expertise. Contributes to advancing
knowledge in field of expertise through various avenues such as internal and external publications and
professional society presentations. Can solve complex problems in field.

Previous experience with the use and implementation of 10 CFR 830, DOE O 413.3, DOE O 420.1, DOE
STDs 3009, 1186, 1189 and related directives and standards is required. Candidate must demonstrate
proficiency in developing and providing safety basis inputs to facility/project schedules, while meeting
deadlines and budgets. Candidate must perform work safely and be proficient in performing Nuclear
Safety Program assessments.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Area Security Access: Clearance “Q” required. Subcontractor must have an active eFOCI registration
and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE / NNSA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Fifteen years of relevant experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining safety basis documents
and safety basis support documents is preferred.
Demonstrated previous SRS nuclear safety engineering experience is preferred or prior design
authority engineering and/or nuclear safety engineering experience for a DOE site.
Preferred prior extensive experience writing safety basis documents such as DSA and TSR

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business.  An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.  UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

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