# Nuclear Safety Specialist (3851)

> Navarro Inc. · Oak Ridge, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** DOE - OREM

## Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a **Nuclear Safety Specialist** (3851) in **Oak Ridge, TN**.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

**Responsibilities**

-   Support DOE nuclear safety oversight activities through review, evaluation, and implementation of nuclear safety programs.
-   Analyze and review safety basis documentation to ensure compliance with DOE nuclear safety requirements.
-   Lead and participate in formal safety basis review teams.
-   Prepare or review Safety Evaluation Reports (SERs) and related approval documentation.
-   Apply deterministic and probabilistic hazard analysis techniques to nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
-   Evaluate technical safety requirements and ensure safety controls are adequately defined and implemented.
-   Interface with DOE contractor representatives to support integrated safety management programs.

## Requirements

**Required Education**

-   Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.

**Required Training**

-   Training on DOE standards and guides for nuclear safety management programs in accordance with **10 CFR 830**, including:

-   Safe harbor methodologies
-   Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)
-   Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process

**Required Experience**

-   Minimum of 10 years of experience developing, reviewing, and implementing safety basis documentation for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
-   Experience serving as a Lead Reviewer in accordance with **DOE‑STD‑1104‑2009**.
-   Preparation or formal review of at least **10 safety basis documents**.
-   Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting Oak Ridge site operations.

**Clearance Requirements**

-   **DOE Q clearance**.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability

## Apply

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