Nuclear Engineer
$77,600–$176,000 year
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Review reactor designs, mechanical and electrical drawings, and supporting systems for safe and feasible deployment. Conduct detailed engineering analyses for the Department of War to evaluate site viability, guide licensing and permitting pathways, and support multiple sites throughout the nuclear lifecycle. Apply technical depth to guide multi-million-dollar energy infrastructure decisions, ensuring leaders receive clear, engineering-driven recommendations that strengthen mission resilience. This role supports the Department of War's approach to resilient energy, requiring 5+ years of experience with nuclear reactor systems and regulatory knowledge. Candidates must obtain a Secret clearance and travel up to 25% of the time.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with the design and operation of nuclear reactors, steam systems, and associated electrical interconnections such as reactor vessel, control rods, turbine generator, transformers, protection equipment
- Experience assessing nuclear site viability, including utility coordination, land access constraints, and environmental clearance requirements
- Knowledge of nuclear life cycle costs such as construction, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning
- Knowledge of Department of Energy (DoE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and state and federal energy regulations, including licensing and permitting processes
- Ability to review, compare, and validate vendor technology claims against regulatory, system‐integration, and performance requirements
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to CONUS and OCONUS locations
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with energy system design, including distributed generation sources, microgrids, and battery energy storage systems
- Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS-15 level clients
- Ability to evaluate risks, tradeoffs, and cost implications to inform acquisition, design, and implementation strategies
- Ability to leverage electrical modeling software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM
- Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineering (PE) Certification
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