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MRR Reactor Operations
Job Description
The MURR Reactor Engineer II – Reactor Support reports directly to the Senior Manager – Support. This position supports reactor operations by executing delegated system engineering initiatives under the strategic direction of the Senior Manager – Support. This position focuses on long-term system reliability, configuration control, fabrication capability, and operational improvement to reduce risk, improve maintainability, and strengthen the University of Missouri Research Reactor’s operational readiness.
This role is intentionally structured to address forward-looking challenges that cannot be effectively managed through day-to-day operations alone.
Job Duties
- Serve as the assigned system steward for designated reactor systems and components as directed by the Senior Manager – Support.
- Evaluate system health and performance, including aging mechanisms, obsolescence risks, and single-point vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support development of long-range maintenance and replacement strategies in coordination with Operations and Maintenance leadership.
- Lead in-house engineering initiatives for control blade fabrication and refurbishment, reactor-specific tooling and fixtures, and replacement or redesign of obsolete components.
- Develop, review, and maintain SolidWorks models, drawings, and fabrication packages.
- Maintain configuration control authority by ensuring systems and components are accurately documented and reflect as-built conditions.
- Assist with preparation and review of Modification Records, engineering change documentation, and supporting analyses impacting reactor operations.
- Act as a technical resource for operational system changes.
- Identify recurring equipment and system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement engineering-based corrective solutions.
- Perform trend analysis and support root-cause evaluations for system failures.
- Lead projects that reduce maintenance burden, improve system reliability, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Provide engineering guidance across departments, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and regulatory expectations.
Successful candidates will be persuasive communicators, have exceptional organizational and time management skills, and must demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, fortitude, customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and commitment to the University values.
Shift
Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM. Some work before and after standard schedule as needed for continued operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with nuclear reactor systems or other safety-critical, high-reliability facilities, including responsibility for system lifecycle or stewardship activities.
- Demonstrated system engineering experience focused on reliability, preventative maintenance, obsolescence mitigation, and configuration control.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical design, fabrication, tooling, or component refurbishment, with proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD software.
- Proven ability to perform root cause and trend analysis to resolve recurring equipment or system issues through sustainable engineering solutions.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects in regulated environments to improve maintainability, reliability, or operational efficiency.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000/yr
Grade: GGS-M12
University Title: MURR Reactor Engineer II
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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MRR Reactor Operations
Job Description
The MURR Reactor Engineer II – Reactor Support reports directly to the Senior Manager – Support. This position supports reactor operations by executing delegated system engineering initiatives under the strategic direction of the Senior Manager – Support. This position focuses on long-term system reliability, configuration control, fabrication capability, and operational improvement to reduce risk, improve maintainability, and strengthen the University of Missouri Research Reactor’s operational readiness.
This role is intentionally structured to address forward-looking challenges that cannot be effectively managed through day-to-day operations alone.
Job Duties
- Serve as the assigned system steward for designated reactor systems and components as directed by the Senior Manager – Support.
- Evaluate system health and performance, including aging mechanisms, obsolescence risks, and single-point vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support development of long-range maintenance and replacement strategies in coordination with Operations and Maintenance leadership.
- Lead in-house engineering initiatives for control blade fabrication and refurbishment, reactor-specific tooling and fixtures, and replacement or redesign of obsolete components.
- Develop, review, and maintain SolidWorks models, drawings, and fabrication packages.
- Maintain configuration control authority by ensuring systems and components are accurately documented and reflect as-built conditions.
- Assist with preparation and review of Modification Records, engineering change documentation, and supporting analyses impacting reactor operations.
- Act as a technical resource for operational system changes.
- Identify recurring equipment and system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement engineering-based corrective solutions.
- Perform trend analysis and support root-cause evaluations for system failures.
- Lead projects that reduce maintenance burden, improve system reliability, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Provide engineering guidance across departments, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and regulatory expectations.
Successful candidates will be persuasive communicators, have exceptional organizational and time management skills, and must demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, fortitude, customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and commitment to the University values.
Shift
Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM. Some work before and after standard schedule as needed for continued operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with nuclear reactor systems or other safety-critical, high-reliability facilities, including responsibility for system lifecycle or stewardship activities.
- Demonstrated system engineering experience focused on reliability, preventative maintenance, obsolescence mitigation, and configuration control.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical design, fabrication, tooling, or component refurbishment, with proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD software.
- Proven ability to perform root cause and trend analysis to resolve recurring equipment or system issues through sustainable engineering solutions.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects in regulated environments to improve maintainability, reliability, or operational efficiency.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000/yr
Grade: GGS-M12
University Title: MURR Reactor Engineer II
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Reactor Engineer
Document your reactor-specific technical credentials
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. Organize degree certificates, any NRC-related training records, and prior project documentation now so your employer's recruitment file reflects your specialized qualifications accurately.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Nuclear utilities, national laboratories, and defense contractors regularly sponsor Reactor Engineers through PERM. Use the DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for nuclear engineering roles in your target region.
Verify your O*NET classification before applying
Your job duties must align with the O*NET occupation profile for Reactor Engineer or a closely related nuclear engineering title. Misalignment between your actual duties and the PERM job description is a common cause of denial or audit.
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Filter job listings by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship status to find employers already set up for PERM filing. Migrate Mate surfaces Reactor Engineer roles where sponsorship is confirmed, saving you from applying to positions where the employer has no green card process in place.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer early
EB-2 requires a master's degree or bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in a specialty field. Many Reactor Engineer roles qualify under EB-2, but the employer's PERM filing category affects your priority date and wait time, so resolve this before the process starts.
Understand the PERM recruitment window before resigning current status
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months at DOL, followed by I-140 adjudication at USCIS. If you're on H-1B status, your employer should initiate PERM before your sixth year to preserve portability rights under AC21 if processing extends beyond 365 days.
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Find Reactor Engineer JobsReactor Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Reactor Engineer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Reactor Engineer positions qualify for EB-2 because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering plus specialized technical knowledge, and many employers require a master's degree or equivalent progressive experience. EB-3 is available for roles that meet the skilled-worker definition with a bachelor's degree. Your employer determines which category to file under based on the actual job requirements, and that choice affects your priority date.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for Reactor Engineers?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa capped at 85,000 per year and subject to a lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. PERM requires your employer to conduct supervised DOL recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, a step H-1B does not require. The PERM process is longer, often taking one to three years total, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Reactor Engineers?
Nuclear utilities operating commercial power plants, national laboratories such as Argonne and Oak Ridge, defense contractors supporting naval nuclear programs, and engineering firms serving the nuclear sector are the most active PERM sponsors for Reactor Engineer roles. You can identify employers with a PERM filing history for nuclear engineering positions using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search. Migrate Mate also filters job listings specifically for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship so you can focus your search on confirmed sponsors.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I receive my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar occupational role after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. For Reactor Engineers, the new role must fall within the same nuclear engineering specialty. USCIS evaluates the comparison based on job duties and SOC code, so documenting the similarity between your old and new position is important before making a move.
Does holding an NRC security clearance or reactor operator qualification affect my green card eligibility?
Security clearance itself does not affect PERM eligibility or your ability to file an I-140, but employers in classified nuclear programs sometimes list clearance as a PERM job requirement. DOL scrutinizes job requirements that effectively limit the applicant pool, so if clearance is listed, your employer must be prepared to justify it as a legitimate business necessity. Your specialized qualifications and clearance history can strengthen an EB-2 advanced-degree case by demonstrating the depth of your credentials.
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