Management Solutions

Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

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Job Description

Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Location: Knoxville, TN, Aiken, SC (Client Sites as Required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance: Active DOE Q required

Who We Are

Management Solutions LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners’ most complex challenges. Since 2002, we have supported federal and commercial clients through expertise in project and program strategy, delivery and implementation, engineering and technical advisory services, workforce solutions, and digital solutions.

We are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects and helping organizations improve performance through innovative, people-centered solutions. MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has been named one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

Why Join Our Team

At Management Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.

Position Summary

Management Solutions is seeking an experienced Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Engineer to join our growing Nuclear Engineering practice. This client-facing consulting position supports Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and other federal nuclear programs through the development of high-quality nuclear criticality safety analyses, engineering evaluations, and technical consulting services. This position offers opportunities to support multiple DOE facilities, collaborate with nationally recognized subject matter experts, and contribute to technically challenging projects across the nuclear enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs) including the underlying criticality safety analyses, calculations and technical documentation supporting operations.
  • Evaluate new and existing operations, facility modifications, equipment designs, and process changes.
  • Apply DOE Orders, ANSI/ANS-8 standards, client procedures, and industry best practices.
  • Develop and review nuclear criticality safety controls and support implementation of engineered and administrative controls.
  • Perform field walkdowns, assessments, operational support, and technical reviews.
  • Perform or review analysis using SCALE/KENO or MCNP.
  • Support hazards analyses, documented safety analyses, and integrated nuclear safety activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and participate in peer reviews.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET-Accredited program in Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Physics or Chemistry.
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant nuclear criticality safety experience.
  • Experience with SCALE/KENO or MCNP.
  • Knowledge of DOE nuclear safety requirements and ANSI/ANS-8 standards.
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  • Prior qualification as an NCS Engineer at a DOE facility.
  • Active DOE Q security clearance.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience supporting Y-12, SRNS, ORNL, or SRNL.
  • Prior qualification as an NCS Peer Reviewer at a DOE NNSA site.
  • 8 years of relevant nuclear criticality safety experience.
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contracting and potential security requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, transfer, leave, discipline, and termination.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR or AGonzalez@managementsolutionsllc.com. We will work with you to ensure your accessibility needs are met.

What We Offer

Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Management Solutions

About Management Solutions

Management Solutions is a national award-winning performance management and consulting services firm that specializes in improving organizational performance through proven sustainable solutions, customized to meet its clients and partners’ needs. Known for our engineering processes which are driven by advanced technological knowledge, enhanced professional standards and innovative solutions, we consistently deliver significant cost reductions, improved efficiencies, expedited project completion and increased business value to our clients. Our Gold Standard performance management and consulting services ensure our clients the best, most reliable and innovative business solutions. We delivers customized and sustainable management and consultation services to a wide variety of government agencies and commercial businesses. Utilizing advanced technologies and practices, our performance management and consulting services provide value far beyond a stated scope of work. Management Solutions maintains a culture of innovation that fosters creative thinking, and advances efforts to create enhanced economic and business value for every client. Each member of the Management Solutions team works hard and puts forth our best professional effort to achieve every project for every client on time, on budget, every time. But we also realize that our work is only part of our identities, we take time to have fun, recognize personal achievements and give back to the community as well. We promote a work environment that recognizes we are part of something larger. We believe in being good stewards in our local community and offer opportunities to our employees to participate in charitable work with a larger cause. This ability to engage and give back strengthens our own sense of family and community, improves our teamwork skills as an organization, and adds strength to our individual and collective ability to achieve optimal results. We are a certified EDWOSB and also an 8(a) firm.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville, TN
Year Founded
2002
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