Why Join Paschal Solutions, Inc. (PSI)?

PSI has provided criticality safety, nuclear safety, engineering, regulatory, and management and engineering services for federal and commercial clients since 2000. PSI has a reputation for providing high quality services which is demonstrated by the satisfaction of our clients resulting in long-term contracts. PSI knows that our company is defined by our employees. We recruit and hire those employees considered to be amongst the best in their peer group and who have a sincere desire to help our clients.

Job Summary:
The Nuclear Criticality Safety Consultant provides technical assistance in developing criticality safety documents and analyses, criticality safety controls, and related technical support documentation. Ensure that the development of criticality safety documentation complies with requirements and (as necessary) any applicable controls are implemented in field procedures. Conduct Criticality Safety Program assessments and maintain program manuals. 
 
Duties / Responsibilities:
Typical job duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Collaborate with operating organizations to author criticality safety evaluations, perform NCS analyses, and develop the safety basis for fissile material operations. 
• Evaluate accident sequences and identifies Items Relied on for Safety to ensure inadvertent nuclear criticality is highly unlikely.
• Participate in NCS response to programmatic issues and criticality process deviations/infractions.
• Develop proposed changes to existing NCS programmatic policy and implementing documents.
• Develop computer models to evaluate normal operations and process upsets with regards to NRC license limits.
• Establish limits and controls for plant activities to maintain safe, effective, and efficient operations.
• Ensure NCS requirements are adequately implemented.
• Participate in audits and inspections, incident investigations, and design reviews. 

 
Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics or related field.
• Domonnstrated previous experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining criticality safety documents. 
• Ability to obtain “Q” security clearance [Active “Q” within past two years 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. 
• Demonstrated proficiency of SCALE/KENO and/or MCNP. 

  
Working Conditions and Travel Requirements:

The primary work location will be in south-central Ohio supporting the Piketon, OH HALEU Demonstration facility.  Remote work is permitted, with some travel required unless the candidate is in proximity to Piketon, OH.  Travel will be in accordance with GSA rates for reimbursement.

Physical Requirements: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Company Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Simplified Employee Pension plan (SEP-IRA)
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

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.