Nuclear Safety Engineer

Company: TerraGraphics
Location: Richland
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $110k - $200k Seeking: Part-time and Full-Time Location: Hanford Site and Remote A Nuclear Safety Engineer is responsible for establishment, implementation, ongoing maintenance, assessment and interpretation of nuclear safety processes, procedures, and standards. These responsibilities include: safety analysis and safety basis development (including Documented Safety Analysis [DSA], Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis [PDSA], and Technical Safety Requirements [TSR]), the Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process, the Process Hazard Analysis (PrHA) process, hazard assessment and consequence analysis, and criticality safety. The Nuclear Safety Engineer responsibilities may include: * Represent the Nuclear Safety department in control decision meetings. For engineered controls, determine if the control should be a design feature or Limiting Condition of Operation. For administrative controls, determine if the control should be a Specific Administrative Control or a Key Element of an Administrative Control. * Participate in hazard analysis and control selection. * Support development of consequence analysis and frequency determination. * Maintain qualification as a Nuclear Safety Engineer and USQ evaluator. * Demonstrate knowledge of the DSA and TSR format and content requirements of 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, DOE-STD-3009, and DOE-STD-1186 and DOE-STD-1189. * Demonstrate how the hazard analysis is used in developing the DSA. * Demonstrate how to apply the hierarchy of controls. * Demonstrate how to develop and maintain assigned procedures for PrHA, DSA/TSR development and maintenance, and USQ process. * Identify weaknesses in hazard analysis, DSA development and maintenance, and USQ process and lead the development of program improvements. * Participate as the Lead or Nuclear Safety representative on a PrHA team. * Lead or participate as a team member for DSA amendments or development for major modifications and new facilities. * Demonstrate knowledge of how to develop Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the DSA for proposed changes. * Demonstrate knowledge of how to develop technical basis documents (hazardous event, consequence analysis). * Perform hazard evaluation and DSA review in support of proposed changes and process negative USQ for proposed changes. * Demonstrate a comprehension for what proposed changes require USQ review. * Demonstrate proficiency in using the Potential Inadequacy in the Safety Analysis process requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or related technical discipline Minimum 2 years related experience Desired Qualifications Hanford Tank Farm knowledge and experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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