This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Division of Engineering, Materials Engineering Branch 2. The supervisor is Dan Widrevitz. 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 welding and materials engineering safety and regulatory issues in the licensing review of operating reactors.
Such duties include but are not limited to: Performs the review and evaluation of the theory, principles and practices in the area of materials engineering as it relates to the application of materials engineering in nuclear facility design, fabrication, construction, analysis, testing, maintenance, and operation. Assists regional staff in evaluation and dispositioning of inspection findings.
Reviews operating experience and participates in the response to, and resolution of, operating events. Confers with technical representatives of organizations having interests and responsibilities in the materials engineering aspects of nuclear power plants. 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.
Basic Requirements for GG-0806, Materials Engineering Series: A. Degree: Engineering.
To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR B. Combination of education and experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by meeting additional OPM requirements.
Basic Requirements for GG-1321, Metallurgy Series: A. Degree: metallurgy or metallurgical engineering that included at least 20 semester hours in metallurgical subjects. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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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lindsey.redden@nrc.gov · 301-287-0519
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 2026-11-18.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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