Chemical Process Engineer

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Full Time Oak Ridge, TN, US

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN. The role involves process design, system development, troubleshooting, testing, and operational support for systems involving UF6, vacuum environments, cryogenic fluids, and related process supporting systems.

• Support process design and operation of systems handling uranium‑bearing materials, including UF6, cryogenic systems, vacuum systems, and high‑temperature furnace environments.
• Develop and optimize process parameters for batch and continuous operations, including thermal, vacuum, gas flow, and material handling characteristics.
• Provide input to design packages, work packages, and process change documentation for nuclear or high‑hazard chemical systems.
• Perform field walkdowns to verify existing configurations, gather process data, and support constructability and installation planning.
• Support testing, evaluation, and operation of R&D‑scale or prototype chemical process equipment.
• Contribute to system troubleshooting, operational support, and identification of process improvements for nuclear and chemical systems.
• Support safety basis documentation, hazard evaluations, and compliance activities for systems operating under DOE/NNSA or NRC requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical process engineering within nuclear, DOE, or high‑hazard industrial settings.
• Experience with vacuum systems, cryogenic fluids, high‑temperature processes, or uranium/metal chemical processing.
• Ability to support process design, system testing, and operational troubleshooting.
• Experienced in Mass Flow Balance Calculations.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, safety requirements, and QA programs for nuclear or hazardous chemical systems.

• Experience with UF6 systems, enrichment‑related R&D, or processing.
• Background in nuclear enrichment technologies, cryogenic, or gas‑phase chemical operations.
• Experience developing test plans, analyzing process data, and producing technical reports.
• DOE Q‑Clearance (active or ability to obtain).

• This position is in Oak Ridge, TN.
• Schedule is full-time, Monday – Friday 40-hour week.

Competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401(k), Long and Short‑Term Disability.

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.