Nuclear Safety Engineer Jobs
Nuclear Safety Engineer jobs are open across nuclear power generation, defense, federal agencies, and research laboratories, from early-career to senior principal levels, with specializations in radiation protection, reactor safety analysis, and regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Work Location: Aiken, SC
Nuclear Safety Basis Engineer/Advisor-
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise and support for Nuclear Safety Basis activities at DOE nuclear facilities.
- Review and evaluate Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), and proposed Safety Basis revisions.
- Prepare and review Safety Evaluation Reports (SERs) and supporting technical documentation.
- Evaluate nuclear facility operations, modifications, and proposed activities for compliance with approved Safety Basis requirements.
- Support Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) evaluations, nuclear safety assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews.
- Participate in technical reviews, readiness assessments, and resolution of complex nuclear safety issues.
- Provide technical recommendations and guidance to federal personnel and facility management regarding nuclear safety requirements and compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience in nuclear facility engineering, operations, nuclear safety, or related technical disciplines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DOE Nuclear Safety Basis requirements and applicable federal regulations.
- Experience reviewing, evaluating, or supporting nuclear facility safety documentation.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently evaluate complex technical issues and provide recommendations.
- Experience with DOE nuclear facilities, particularly the Savannah River Site.
- Experience with 10 CFR 830, DOE-STD-3009, and DOE Nuclear Safety Basis processes.
- Experience preparing or reviewing Safety Evaluation Reports, DSAs, TSRs, or USQ determinations.
- Previous experience supporting DOE/NNSA federal oversight or nuclear facility readiness assessments.
- Active DOE “Q” clearance.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer 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- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
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View all Edgewater job opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Work Location: Aiken, SC
Nuclear Safety Basis Engineer/Advisor-
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise and support for Nuclear Safety Basis activities at DOE nuclear facilities.
- Review and evaluate Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), and proposed Safety Basis revisions.
- Prepare and review Safety Evaluation Reports (SERs) and supporting technical documentation.
- Evaluate nuclear facility operations, modifications, and proposed activities for compliance with approved Safety Basis requirements.
- Support Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) evaluations, nuclear safety assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews.
- Participate in technical reviews, readiness assessments, and resolution of complex nuclear safety issues.
- Provide technical recommendations and guidance to federal personnel and facility management regarding nuclear safety requirements and compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience in nuclear facility engineering, operations, nuclear safety, or related technical disciplines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DOE Nuclear Safety Basis requirements and applicable federal regulations.
- Experience reviewing, evaluating, or supporting nuclear facility safety documentation.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently evaluate complex technical issues and provide recommendations.
- Experience with DOE nuclear facilities, particularly the Savannah River Site.
- Experience with 10 CFR 830, DOE-STD-3009, and DOE Nuclear Safety Basis processes.
- Experience preparing or reviewing Safety Evaluation Reports, DSAs, TSRs, or USQ determinations.
- Previous experience supporting DOE/NNSA federal oversight or nuclear facility readiness assessments.
- Active DOE “Q” clearance.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer 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- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
View all Edgewater job opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear safety engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, physics, or a closely related technical field
- Experience applying NRC regulations and 10 CFR requirements to safety analyses
- Proficiency with deterministic or probabilistic risk assessment methods and codes such as RELAP or MELCOR
- Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance programs under 10 CFR 50 Appendix B or NQA-1
- Active or ability to obtain a DOE or DOD security clearance
- Professional Engineer license or progress toward PE licensure preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Nuclear Safety Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for 10CFR standards
Nuclear safety roles are heavily regulated, so your resume should explicitly reference the 10 CFR parts you have worked under, such as Part 50 for reactor licensing or Part 61 for radwaste. Hiring managers filter fast and generic safety language won't pass the first screen.
Lead with your clearance status
Many nuclear safety engineer openings at national laboratories, the Department of Defense, and power utilities require or prefer a security clearance. Put your clearance level and status in a summary line at the top of your resume so reviewers don't have to hunt for it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nuclear safety engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by reactor technology type
Job descriptions for light water reactor sites, advanced modular reactor startups, and DOE research facilities each call for different safety codes and methodologies. Search by technology type, not just job title, so you're applying where your specific toolset is actually required.
Prepare a scenario answer for FSAR experience
Interviewers at licensed nuclear facilities routinely ask how you have contributed to or reviewed a Final Safety Analysis Report. Prepare a specific example that covers your scope, the safety function at issue, and how your analysis influenced a licensing decision or design change.
Negotiate relocation for site-dependent roles
Most nuclear safety engineer positions tied to operating plants or test reactors are geographically fixed, so relocation is a real variable in your offer. Ask for a full relocation package early in the offer conversation rather than treating it as an afterthought after salary is settled.
Nuclear Safety Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nuclear safety engineers?
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Amentum, and X-Energy are hiring the most nuclear safety engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Tennessee, California, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at utilities operating existing fleets and at contractors supporting Department of Energy site cleanup and advanced reactor programs.
How many nuclear safety engineer jobs are remote?
About 79% of nuclear safety engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on and site-specific nature of most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are probabilistic risk assessment, regulatory document review, and safety analysis code modeling, where the work product is analytical rather than plant-floor dependent.
How do you become a nuclear safety engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field such as mechanical or electrical engineering with a nuclear focus. Gain early experience through internships at a national laboratory, utility, or NRC contractor, where you will work under licensed engineers on safety analysis documentation. Build fluency with the regulatory framework, pursue a Professional Engineer license, and develop hands-on experience with at least one industry-standard safety code.
Can you get hired as a nuclear safety engineer with little experience?
Entry-level nuclear safety engineer roles do exist, particularly at DOE national laboratories and large engineering contractors that run structured new-graduate programs. Hiring managers at these organizations expect a strong academic foundation in reactor physics or thermal hydraulics, any internship exposure to 10 CFR regulatory work, and demonstrated familiarity with safety analysis methods, even from coursework or a thesis project. Obtaining a DOE Q clearance eligibility early strengthens entry-level candidacy significantly.
What does the nuclear safety engineer interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with a lead engineer or safety manager that tests your knowledge of regulatory requirements, safety analysis methods, and specific codes relevant to their facility. A panel interview with cross-functional staff is common at utilities and national laboratories. Some organizations add a written technical exercise or ask you to walk through a sample safety basis document before or during the final round.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear safety engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to nuclear safety engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, clearance status, and technology focus, then apply directly to each listing.
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