Why Join Paschal Solutions (Paschal)?

At Paschal, we are redefining what's possible. We believe in fostering an environment where innovation, expertise, and collaboration drive success. Our team is composed of industry leading professionals who implement solutions to address our clients' unique challenges. Working at Paschal means you collaborate with passionate and focused teammates on nuclear solutions impact the nuclear industry and change the world. If you are a self-driven nuclear criticality safety professional who is eager to contribute groundbreaking projects, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to join us in serving our clients in Piketon, OH and Oak Ridge, TN. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for some remote work while requiring an on-site presence for walkdowns and team collaborations in Oak Ridge, TN and Piketon, OH.
 
Duties / Responsibilities:
Primary job duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Supports management in ensuring strong NCS programs and technically sound NCS analyses.
• Performs NCS analyses and develops the safety basis for fissile material operations.
• Performs computer models to support NCS analyses.
• Establishes limits and controls for plant activities to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Ensures NCS requirements are adequately implemented.
• Participates in audits and inspections, incident investigations, and design reviews.
• Possesses knowledge and experience in criticality code verification and validation, criticality benchmarks, criticality alarm location an assessment, and criticality assessments.
• Performs NCS assessments, investigation, and reviews of work packages/procedures, work instructions, authorization basis documents, and other operational documentation related to fissile operations.

 Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics or related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in nuclear criticality safety or related nuclear engineering roles.
• Ability to obtain a DOE “Q” Clearance [Active “Q” clearance is preferred]. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.

 Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills. 
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Proficient with MS Office applications. 
• Qualified with MCNP and/or SCALE radiation transport calculation systems. 

  
Working Conditions and Travel Requirements:

The primary work site will be at the client's facility in Piketon, OH and/or Oak Ridge, TN. Travel is subject to client prior approval and will be in accordance with GSA rates for reimbursement.

Physical Requirements: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Company Benefits:

• Medical (including HSA compatible plans)
• Vision Coverage Options
• Dental Coverage Options
• Simplified Employee Pension plan (SEP-IRA)
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Emergency Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Immediate Vesting

Our Values:

TRUST serves as the foundation of our core values, shaping who we are as a company and guiding our decisions. It represents our commitment to being a Trusted Partner, embracing a Relentless Pursuit of Improvement, remaining Unapologetic in Doing What’s Right, striving to Set the Bar High-Really High, and always putting the Team First. These principles define our culture, ensuring we remain focused, innovative, and unwavering in our mission to deliver excellence. Together, they set the standard for how we operate, the relationships we build, and the impact we create.

T - Team First – Collaboration defines our culture. We support and challenge each other and always prioritize the team’s success.

R – Relentless Pursuit of Improvement – We embrace a culture of continuous growth, constantly seeking smarter, more efficient ways to operate. We challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate, and push boundaries to achieve excellence.

U – Unapologetic in Doing What’s Right – Integrity is non-negotiable. We fearlessly uphold our values, ensuring ethical and transparent decision-making in everything we do. We never take shortcuts or compromise on principles.

S – Set the Bar High – Really High – Excellence isn’t a goal—it’s our standard. We embrace a culture where self-driven professionals challenge norms and redefine engineering excellence.

T – Trusted Partner – Our customers rely on us to deliver consistently. We craft tailored solutions to address their unique challenges and proactively seek opportunities to simplify operations. 

**This company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, the employment relationship remains “at-will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals. **

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.