Nuclear Engineer

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Nuclear Engineer Job Description

This role serves as the technical owner of Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) for nuclear components, ensuring that parts not initially manufactured as nuclear safety-grade are thoroughly evaluated, documented, and approved for use in nuclear applications. The position requires expertise in nuclear QA rules, dedication plans, and compliance.

• Author CGD plans and identify critical characteristics that must be verified.
• Select appropriate acceptance methods such as inspection, testing, and sampling.
• Develop comprehensive dedication record packages.
• Conduct technical evaluations by reviewing drawings, specifications, material certifications, test reports, and supplier data.
• Determine the acceptability of parts, materials, or suppliers and perform failure mode and end-use evaluations.
• Approve alternate materials or processes when permissible.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear regulations including NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and 10 CFR 21.
• Maintain traceability and uphold clean documentation to support audits and customer reviews.
• Resolve nonconformances from a technical perspective.
• Collaborate directly with CNC machinists, welders, inspectors, and quality engineers to ensure adherence to CGD requirements during manufacturing.
• Assist in developing inspection and test procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customer engineering teams to clarify dedication strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Provide CGD input during quoting and project planning and assist in determining the cost and feasibility of nuclear work.

• Mechanical engineering
• Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD)
• Nuclear quality assurance
• Hands-on experience in authoring CGD plans
• Skill in identifying and justifying critical characteristics
• Proficiency in selecting acceptance methods (inspection, testing, sampling)
• Ability to build complete dedication record packages
• Working knowledge of NQA-1 (especially Subpart 2.14), 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and 10 CFR 21
• Strong technical writing skills for CGD plans, engineering evaluations, and audit-ready documentation
• Ability to clearly explain technical decisions to customers and auditors

• Experience in CGD and nuclear engineering

This role involves a combination of office and shop floor environments. You will work closely with CNC machinists, welders, inspectors, and quality engineers. The position offers a supportive work culture with holiday and PTO benefits, great overall benefits, and the chance to be part of a growing company with significant growth potential.

This is a Permanent position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

BCBS 80 Hours PTO min. 401K Match Paid Holidays

This is a hybrid position in Chattanooga,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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