Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an USQ Screener and Evaluator opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

USQ Screener and Evaluator-

The USQ Screener and Evaluator will provide nuclear safety and technical support by performing screenings and detailed safety evaluations of proposed facility changes, modifications, procedures, tests, experiments, and operational activities. The USQ Screener and Evaluator should have demonstrated experience independently performing nuclear safety screenings and full evaluations in accordance with DOE 10 CFR 830.203 or commercial nuclear 10 CFR 50.59 requirements. The position requires strong technical evaluation skills, knowledge of nuclear facility safety basis documentation, and the ability to develop technically defensible safety determinations.

Duties:

• Independently prepare, perform, and document nuclear safety screenings and full evaluations in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and site procedures.
• Perform Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) screenings and evaluations in accordance with 10 CFR 830.203 and applicable DOE requirements.
• Review proposed facility modifications, engineering changes, operating procedures, maintenance activities, tests, experiments, and discovered conditions for potential impacts to the approved safety basis.
• Review and interpret Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), Final Safety Analysis Reports (FSARs/UFSARs), and associated technical documentation.
• Apply applicable safety evaluation criteria to determine whether proposed changes or activities require additional regulatory review or approval.
• Prepare detailed technical evaluations, supporting analyses, documented justifications, and safety basis determinations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Nuclear Safety, Operations, Maintenance, and other technical organizations to resolve safety basis questions.
• Identify potential inadequacies in safety analyses and support appropriate evaluation and resolution.
• Participate in technical reviews, safety basis discussions, and resolution of complex facility safety issues.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, technically defensible, and consistent with applicable requirements.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent combinations of technical education and substantial engineering, nuclear safety, or nuclear facility experience may be considered.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible technical experience in engineering, nuclear safety, nuclear facility operations, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience independently performing both nuclear safety screenings and full safety evaluations under 10 CFR 830.203 (DOE USQ process) or 10 CFR 50.59 (commercial nuclear process).
• Experience preparing detailed safety evaluation documentation, including technical analyses, evaluation criteria responses, and documented safety determinations.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting nuclear facility safety basis documentation, including DSAs, TSRs, FSARs/UFSARs, or equivalent documents.
• Working knowledge of nuclear safety requirements, facility modifications, and safety evaluation processes.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting DOE/NNSA nuclear facilities, including the Savannah River Site.
• Experience performing USQ screenings and full evaluations under 10 CFR 830.203.
• Previous formal qualification or training as a DOE USQ Evaluator.
• Familiarity with DOE G 424.1-1C and DOE nuclear safety basis requirements.
• Experience developing, revising, or maintaining nuclear facility safety basis documentation.
• Background in nuclear safety engineering, systems engineering, facility engineering, licensing, or nuclear operations.
• Familiarity with DOE-STD-3009, DOE-STD-1189, and DOE Order 420.1.
• Experience evaluating design modifications, procedure changes, and facility activities against approved safety basis requirements.
• Knowledge of hazard analysis, accident analysis, safety-significant systems, and safety basis controls.

Other Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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