This position is located in the following offices: NMSS, NRR, and OAR. The NMSS supervisor is Patrick Koch. The NRR supervisor is Michael Wentzel. The OAR supervisors are Scott Krepel and Alec Neller. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
The successful candidate will perform the full range of duties that consists of reviewing complex electrical and instrumentation and control engineering safety and regulatory issues in the licensing review of operating and advanced reactors and fuel cycle facilities.
Such duties include but are not limited to: Evaluates the design of electrical and instrumentation and control systems and components of operating and/or advanced reactors and/or fuel cycle facilities from the standpoint of functional capability, integrity, and systems operation under normal operation. Applies risk-informed approaches as appropriate.
Performs studies of complex technical issues and problems within area of review and evaluates potential generic safety and regulatory implications. Evaluates industry-prepared technical and regulatory guidance for endorsement. Prepares reports containing technical bases and recommendations for resolution and presents them to management, where appropriate.
Develops these reports into technical positions with supporting regulatory analyses and develops staff review guidance, regulatory guides, and/or Commission regulations as appropriate.
Provides assistance and advice to the Office of the Chief Nuclear Reactor Inspector, the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, the Office of Advanced Reactors, the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, and the Office of International Programs on matters in the employee's area of review; serves on ad hoc committees, when requested, to lend technical expertise.
Participates in audits and inspections as a team member to assist reactor and/or fuel cycle facility inspectors as needed to construction sites and operating facilities to address issues within the employee's area of expertise. Ensures that necessary facts are developed during audits and inspections to provide a basis for determining the quality of licensee or vendor performance.
Prepares written inputs for the reports of audits and inspections and presents findings to appropriate agency management. Prepares presentation materials and makes presentations on complex subjects in assigned areas of responsibility. Prepares papers and reports on significant technical and regulatory issues for internal use, presentation at professional conferences, or publication.
Participates in public meetings with licensees, applicants, industry working groups, and other stakeholders. Prepares and presents testimony in legal hearings.
Candidates for Federal Government professional engineering positions must meet certain basic professional knowledge requirements.
Generally these knowledge requirements are met by having a bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant professional engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, metallurgical, materials, nuclear, structural, chemical, electrical) from a school of engineering with at least one professional engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
However, if you do not possess such a professional engineering degree, you may still satisfy the professional knowledge requirements if you have current Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in one of the relevant disciplines from any U.S.
State or Territory; or if you successfully passed an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) written examination administered by a State Board of Engineering Examiners; or if you have either a related professional degree or at least 60 semester hours of specified engineering-related college courses COMBINED WITH at least a year of professional engineering work experience performed under professional engineer supervision and guidance.
Note: Engineering technology degrees are not generally qualifying unless supplemented by other evidence of the individual's professional knowledge (e.g., current P.E. license or EIT examination results, as discussed above). More detailed information about these alternatives for meeting the knowledge requirements for Federal professional engineering jobs are described in the U.S.
Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Operating Manual which may be accessed at the following Web site: OPM Qualification Standards for 0800 Professional Engineering Positions You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education.
All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits.
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Denise.Baker@nrc.gov · 404-997-4815
This position is with Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a L Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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