Materials Engineer

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience that demonstrates a knowledge of the design, construction, operation, inspection, and/or evaluation of nuclear plant materials, components, structures, and/or facilities.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated knowledge of the design, construction, operation, maintenance, inspection, and evaluation of nuclear facilities. Demonstrated experience in leading, managing, or participating with others in complex, highly technical research projects or tasks leading to timely issue resolution.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external organizations on technical projects on a variety of subjects related to materials or metallurgical engineering. Demonstrated ability to communicate and present technical information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume.

Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will review complex materials engineering-related issues to evaluate applicant or licensee implementation of NRC regulations and requirements and to evaluate changes to existing licenses. Utilizes technical expertise in the area of materials engineering to perform operating experience reviews, support inspection and enforcement activities, and develop regulations and regulatory guidance.

Provides specialized technical assistance and advice to NRC management and staff and communicates complex materials engineering-related issues with internal and external stakeholders. Such duties include but are not limited to: Reviews applicant or licensee submittals relative to regulatory requirements and guidance applying risk-informed decision making and performance-based principles where applicable.

Reviews and prepares safety evaluation reports regarding design certification applications (Parts 52 and 53), combined license applications (Parts 52 and 53), construction permit applications (Parts 50 and 53), and operating license applications (Parts 50 and 53). Reviews and prepares safety evaluation reports regarding exemptions from the regulations. Reviews and prepares safety evaluation reports on complex industry topical reports to support generic licensing actions.