Top 135 Nuclear engineer Jobs in Tennessee

Nuclear Engineer
Standard Nuclear, Inc. —Oak Ridge, TN
- System design
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Nuclear Piping Engineer
AtkinsRéalis —Oak Ridge, TN
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Commercial
- Under 1 year
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
Edgewater Technical Associates —Oak Ridge, TN
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chattanooga, TN
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
Boston Government Services, LLC —Oak Ridge, TN
- Part-time
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Nuclear Engineer - ConOps / Readiness SME
Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) —Oak Ridge, TN
- $137,500 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Fuel Process & Development Engineering Section Mgr
BWX Technologies —Erwin, TN
- $136,000 - $207,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Senior level
- Master of Business Administration
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Nuclear Electrical Engineer
AtkinsRéalis —Oak Ridge, TN
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data entry
- Electrical Engineering
- Entry level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Principal Quality Engineer - Nuclear Energy
Battelle —Oak Ridge, TN
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Office
- Senior level
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Nuclear Safety Engineer
Edgewater Technical Associates —Oak Ridge, TN
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Process Engineer
Y12 —Oak Ridge, TN
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
UPF Facility Safety Engineer
Y12 —Oak Ridge, TN
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chattanooga, TN
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chattanooga, TN
- $134,546 - $205,557 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Shift Technical Advisor
Y12 —Oak Ridge, TN
- On call
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Weapons Product Engineer
Y12 —Oak Ridge, TN
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Piping Stress Engineer 3 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chattanooga, TN
- $74,353 - $113,595 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
MS Technology, Inc. —Oak Ridge, TN
- Online Application
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
ENERCON Services —Oak Ridge, TN
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior-Level Process Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)
Amentum —Oak Ridge, TN
- $140,000 - $190,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays

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Nuclear Engineer

Standard Nuclear, Inc. -
Oak Ridge, TN

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Job Details

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Report preparation
Sourcing
Content creation for technical audiences
Manufacturing industry recruitment experience
Technical documentation
Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering
Safety regulations
Candidate pipeline management
Automation software
System design
Full cycle recruiting
Programming languages
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Continuous improvement
Design engineering
Nuclear safety assessment
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Simulation tools
Candidate sourcing
Systems analysis
Senior level
Nuclear Engineering
Technical writing experience within technology
Master's degree in engineering
Job offer management
Research findings presentation
Communication skills
Project stakeholder communication
Engineering manufacturing support
Engineering quality assurance

Full Job Description

Standard Nuclear is fueling America's nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.

The Nuclear Engineer is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring high-quality talent to support Standard Nuclear's engineering, manufacturing, and operational growth. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and manage candidates through the full recruiting lifecycle.

This is a hands-on recruiting role focused on building pipelines for specialized technical positions in a competitive market. The Technical Recruiter will proactively source candidates, assess qualifications, and drive hiring processes from initial outreach through offer acceptance. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to represent the company effectively to candidates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Radiation Transport & Reactor Physics Analysis

Develop, run, and validate radiation transport and reactor physics models using industry-standard tools such as SCALE, MCNP, Serpent, or equivalent software.

Perform neutronics, shielding, dose, and activation analyses to support system design and safety evaluations.

Interpret simulation results and provide engineering recommendations to inform design decisions.

Criticality Safety & Fuel Manufacturing Support

Conduct criticality safety calculations and analyses for advanced fuel manufacturing modules and material handling scenarios.

Support development and review of safety analyses related to fissile material processing and fuel fabrication.

Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate criticality safety requirements into process design.

Advanced Nuclear Systems Analysis

Support modeling and evaluation of advanced nuclear systems, including propulsion and power applications, through detailed simulation and analysis.

Assess system performance, margins, and safety characteristics under nominal and off-nominal conditions.

Contribute analytical support to early-stage design trades and technology development efforts.

Technical Documentation & Communication

Prepare clear, well-structured technical reports, analyses, and presentations to communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.

Support preparation of safety documentation, design reviews, and technical briefings.

Maintain organized records of models, assumptions, inputs, and results.

Quality, Safety & Collaboration

Perform work in accordance with applicable quality assurance, configuration control, and procedural requirements.

Support continuous improvement of modeling practices and analytical workflows.

Work in compliance with radiological safety protocols and support operations in radiological environments as required.

Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and safety teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Technical Background

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Experience & Skills

Demonstrated experience developing and executing radiation transport and reactor physics models using SCALE, MCNP, Serpent, or similar tools.

Hands-on experience performing criticality safety calculations and analyses.

Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for model automation, post-processing, or workflow support.

Strong technical writing skills with experience producing engineering reports and presentations.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Experience (Preferred)

Advanced knowledge of nuclear fuels, materials, or fuel manufacturing processes.

Experience supporting nuclear system design, fuel qualification, or reactor performance evaluations.

Familiarity with quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies in nuclear or regulated environments.

Prior experience working in radiological facilities or controlled environments.

BENEFITS

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based at Standard Nuclear's Pilot Fuel Manufacturing Facility in Oak Ridge, TN.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The position involves office-based analytical work as well as interaction with laboratory, manufacturing, and radiological environments. Occasional travel may be required. All work will be performed in accordance with applicable safety, radiological protection, and quality requirements. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

. Department of State.

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nuclear engineer jobs in tennessee

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Principal Quality Engineer - Nuclear Energy

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Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

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