Senior Nuclear Safety Analyst

Job Description

At Idaho National Laboratory, you’ll play a critical role in securing the future of energy technology and national safety by identifying and mitigating risks in cutting-edge facilities.

Your work on hazard analyses and safety documentation supports INL’s legacy of pioneering innovation in nuclear energy and national security.

By leading technical studies and collaborating with experts across the Laboratory, you’ll help establish the safety standards that protect workers, communities, and the nation’s scientific mission.

This is a collaborative, service-oriented role requiring close engagement with facility operations, researchers, engineers, and project managers to develop practical, defensible safety solutions.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Nuclear Safety Program and ensure compliance with 10 CFR 830 and applicable DOE standards.
• Develop, revise, and maintain DSAs and TSRs for existing facilities, major modifications, and new facilities.
• Perform hazard identification, accident analyses, facility categorization, and safety system classification.
• Derive DSA commitments and TSR controls from analytical results to prevent or mitigate hazardous and radioactive material releases.
• Execute the Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process, including discovery USQs and Potential Inadequacies in the Safety Analysis (PISAs); develop interim controls and corrective action plans.
• Support facility operations through review of operating procedures, operational events, modifications, and long-range planning activities.
• Manage assigned safety basis projects, establish interface agreements, track progress, and ensure schedule commitments are met.
• Develop safety controls that are technically sound and practical for operations to implement.
• Provide technical peer reviews of safety basis documentation.
• Utilize analytical methods and tools to support safety analyses; experience with MCNP or MicroShield is preferred.
• Build strong working relationships with facility personnel and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of safety requirements.

Required

• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field and 9+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience, OR PhD in a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Level 5: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field and 14+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR PhD in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing technical safety documentation and performing hazard or accident analyses.
• Familiarity with DOE nuclear safety requirements (10 CFR 830, DOE-STD-3009) and/or NRC regulatory frameworks.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “Q” clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics.
• Experience preparing or reviewing DSAs and TSRs for DOE or NRC-regulated facilities.
• Experience implementing the USQ process.
• Coursework or experience in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA).
• Experience with analytical software such as MCNP or MicroShield.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a service-focused environment and develop practical, creative safety solutions.
• Recognition my national nuclear agencies.
• Involvement in technical standard committees.

Job Information

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense.

With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Other Information

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Pay and benefits

The pay range for this position is: The pay range for this position is: Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336) / Level 5 ($137,076 - $281,196). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.