Nuclear Packaging and Transportation Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Nuclear Packaging and Transportation Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

This role involves supporting the development and implementation of a nuclear packaging and transportation program for a next‑generation reactor project. The engineer will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facilitate efficient shipping and transportation of nuclear materials.

• Actively participate in the development of the nuclear packaging and transportation program to ensure equipment and services readiness in compliance with schedule needs
• Evaluate packaging needs based on various scenarios to support reactor operations
• Interface with procurement and contract administrators from procurement through delivery of shipping containers
• Collaborate with design, testing, licensing, and fabrication teams for shipping containers
• Support onsite oversight during fabrication of shipping containers as needed
• Assist in supporting the company's 10 CFR 50 QA program related to packaging activities
• Help ensure compliance with 10 CFR 71 and 49 CFR regulations
• Develop specifications and testing documentation
• Maintain schedules related to shipping containers and participate in design, procedure, and test reviews
• Assist in developing procurement strategies for transportation services
• Participate in the transportation risk management plan and develop safety and security procedures in line with regulations
• Serve as the point of contact for technical aspects regarding nuclear material packaging and transportation
• Support the development of logistics programs to support reactor deployment scaling

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred; degrees in other disciplines will be considered
• 2‑10 years of engineering experience
• Familiarity with nuclear industry and terminology from experience with nuclear logistics providers, power stations, fuel fabricators, laboratories, or navy nuclear programs
• Ability to read and interpret regulations from government entities regulating radioactive material shipments
• Familiarity with hazardous material transport, especially Class 7 materials (desirable)
• Knowledge of nuclear fuel fabrication, shipping container design and fabrication, and radioactive material transportation (desirable)
• Familiarity with austenitic steel fabrication
• Comfortable working with regulatory guides
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with a distributed team

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.