Process Engineer

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

 

SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Summary:

SMSI, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to support a large EPC project in Oak Ridge, TN. The candidate will lead chemical and nuclear engineering projects, including process design, safety basis documentation and operational readiness reviews. They will also provide support to prepare and review licensing and safety documentation for compliance with DOE, NRC and other regulatory agencies.

The work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN and require working onsite for 2-3 days per week and working remotely the other 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Lead chemical and nuclear engineering projects, including process design, safety basis documentation and operational readiness reviews.
• Provide support to prepare and review licensing and safety documentation for compliance with DOE, NRC and other regulatory agencies.
• Design, develop, and oversee mechanical systems such as UF6 gas handling systems, including vacuum pumps, valves, piping, etc, and other uranium processing equipment and chemical separation systems.
• Perform and oversee NQA-1 calculations, P&IDs, and PFDs for nuclear facilities.
• Provide technical guidance for facilities such as the Y-12 National Nuclear Security Complex and the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant.
• Develop and implement solutions for the startup and operation of hazardous waste treatment and uranium processing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational and critical safety standards are maintained.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and oversee procurement engineering for nuclear-grade components.
  
  
  

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in chemical, process and nuclear engineering.
• Experience with DOE and NRC regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interface with client project team with limited supervision.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work independently with diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills are required to enable effective interaction and communication with technical peers, program managers, collaborators, and sponsors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Q clearance.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must be able to work onsite in Oak Ridge, TN 2-3 days per week and remotely the other 2-3 days per week.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in uranium enrichment or a closely related field is a plus.
• Experience with UF6 and UF6-rated equipment (i.e. vacuum pumps, valves, piping, etc), as well as operational readiness reviews is preferred.
• Experience in process modeling to calculate or predict flow rates, pressures, conductance, etc in a UF6 gas handling system/P&ID is a plus.
• Active (or recently inactive) DOE Q clearance preferred but not required.
  
  
  

Educational Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university. Other engineering degrees may be considered if candidate shows applicable experience.