Nuclear Engineer Jobs in Tennessee
Nuclear Engineer jobs in Tennessee are among the most active in the nation, with demand concentrated in nuclear power operations, defense research, and fuel cycle management at every level from entry-level technician-track roles through senior reactor engineers and project leads. Oak Ridge, Chattanooga, and Memphis are the primary hiring centers, anchored by established employers such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Westinghouse Electric Company. The most in-demand specialties are reactor operations engineering, nuclear safety analysis, and radiation protection engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
Location: Knoxville, TN (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 or ORNL.
- 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.
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Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
Location: Knoxville, TN (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 or ORNL.
- 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.
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Nuclear Engineer Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy23
- S&ME2
- AtkinsRéalis2
- Kiewit Corporation1
- AVANTech Incorporated1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Energy6
- Automotive2
- Agriculture & Farming2
- Construction & Real Estate2
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear engineer jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Tennessee State Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners
- Bachelor's degree or higher in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical discipline
- Experience with nuclear reactor systems, radiation protection protocols, or fuel cycle processes
- Familiarity with NRC regulations, technical specifications, and nuclear quality assurance programs
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance for Oak Ridge or defense-related roles
- Proficiency with nuclear analysis software such as RELAP, MCNP, or SCALE developed at Oak Ridge
Nuclear Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nuclear engineer in Tennessee?
Nuclear engineers in Tennessee who offer services to the public must obtain a Professional Engineer license through the Tennessee State Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, which requires an accredited engineering degree, passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, qualifying work experience, and the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Many industry roles at TVA or Oak Ridge National Laboratory do not mandate a PE license but strongly prefer one, along with relevant coursework in reactor physics or radiation protection.
Which companies hire nuclear engineers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring nuclear engineers in Tennessee right now include Sargent & Lundy, S&ME, and AtkinsRéalis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's combination of TVA's multi-reactor fleet, the Oak Ridge federal research complex, and Westinghouse's fuel fabrication operations in Columbia makes the state one of the densest nuclear employment clusters in the country.
Which Tennessee cities have the most nuclear engineer jobs?
Chattanooga, Oak Ridge, and Knoxville account for the largest share of nuclear engineer openings in Tennessee. Oak Ridge and the Knoxville corridor dominate due to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 National Security Complex, while Chattanooga draws openings tied to TVA's Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, and the Columbia area hosts Westinghouse's fuel fabrication facility, creating consistent demand even outside the major metros.
Are there remote nuclear engineer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. About 65% of nuclear engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-specific nature of most reactor and laboratory roles. The positions most likely to carry partial remote flexibility are nuclear safety analysis, licensing documentation, and computational modeling work that does not require direct plant access.
How can I get hired as a nuclear engineer in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to TVA's or Oak Ridge National Laboratory's new-graduate hiring programs, both of which recruit engineers without professional experience and provide structured on-the-job training in reactor operations or research. Candidates who have completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or hold internship hours from a university reactor facility gain a clear edge. Adjacent roles such as radiation protection technician or nuclear quality assurance analyst at Tennessee plants also serve as common stepping stones into full engineering positions.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear engineer jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to nuclear engineer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Search the listings, identify roles that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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