Nuclear Engineer

Nuclear Engineer

This role serves as the technical owner of Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) for nuclear components, ensuring that parts not initially manufactured as nuclear safety-grade are thoroughly evaluated, documented, and approved for use in nuclear applications. The position requires expertise in nuclear QA rules, dedication plans, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Author CGD plans and identify critical characteristics that must be verified.
• Select appropriate acceptance methods such as inspection, testing, and sampling.
• Develop comprehensive dedication record packages.
• Conduct technical evaluations by reviewing drawings, specifications, material certifications, test reports, and supplier data.
• Determine the acceptability of parts, materials, or suppliers and perform failure mode and end-use evaluations.
• Approve alternate materials or processes when permissible.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear regulations including NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and 10 CFR 21.
• Maintain traceability and uphold clean documentation to support audits and customer reviews.
• Resolve nonconformances from a technical perspective.
• Collaborate directly with CNC machinists, welders, inspectors, and quality engineers to ensure adherence to CGD requirements during manufacturing.
• Assist in developing inspection and test procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customer engineering teams to clarify dedication strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Provide CGD input during quoting and project planning and assist in determining the cost and feasibility of nuclear work.

Essential Skills:

• Mechanical engineering
• Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD)
• Nuclear quality assurance
• Hands-on experience in authoring CGD plans
• Skill in identifying and justifying critical characteristics
• Proficiency in selecting acceptance methods (inspection, testing, sampling)
• Ability to build complete dedication record packages
• Working knowledge of NQA-1 (especially Subpart 2.14), 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and 10 CFR 21
• Strong technical writing skills for CGD plans, engineering evaluations, and audit-ready documentation
• Ability to clearly explain technical decisions to customers and auditors

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in CGD and nuclear engineering

Work Environment:

This role involves a combination of office and shop floor environments. You will work closely with CNC machinists, welders, inspectors, and quality engineers. The position offers a supportive work culture with holiday and PTO benefits, great overall benefits, and the chance to be part of a growing company with significant growth potential.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $150000.00/yr. BCBS 80 Hours PTO min. 401K Match Paid Holidays

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in Chattanooga, TN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.