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Nuclear Safety Engineer

Job in West Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, 42086, USA
Listing for: Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Safety Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Overview

Under direct supervision, Nuclear Safety Engineering job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities assist and support management in nuclear safety support of operations and engineering system design. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

  • Assists with tracking and trending of Nuclear Safety performance
  • Assists with maintenance/supports Nuclear Safety operability or engineering evaluations when necessary
  • Assists with the preparation of problem disposition reports
  • Assists in preparing USQ Screenings and USQDs
  • Performs reviews of Safety Basis documents, as directed
  • Assists in preparation of new and revised Safety Basis Documents
  • Provides assigned technical or functional support to team members
  • Performs a variety of tasks general/routine complexity in nature
  • Obtains/maintains basic knowledge of applicable codes/standards and project procedures, and follows, as required
  • Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
  • Performs calculations associated with safety basis documents
  • Actively participates in Safety Work Groups
  • Other job-related duties, as assigned
Minimum Requirements

BS degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 1 - 4 years.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of multiple engineering disciplines

Must possess a DOE  L  clearance or the ability to obtain a DOE  L  Clearance

Nuclear Engineer l - BS degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 1 - 4 years.

Nuclear Engineer ll - BS degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 3 - 6 years.

Nuclear Engineer lll - BS degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 5 - 8 years.

Working Conditions

Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities). Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.

Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).

Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively. Potential prolonged walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling.

Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, non-repetitive, up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person  buddy system ), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.

Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, heavy equipment).

Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with…

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