About the role

  • Chemical Process Engineer supporting nuclear material processing systems and high‑hazard chemical operations in Oak Ridge, TN. Involved in process design, troubleshooting, and operational support.

Responsibilities

  • Support process design and operation of systems handling uranium‑bearing materials, including UF₆, cryogenic systems, vacuum systems, and high‑temperature furnace environments.
  • Develop and optimize process parameters for batch and continuous operations, including thermal, vacuum, gas flow, and material handling characteristics.
  • Provide input to design packages, work packages, and process change documentation for nuclear or high‑hazard chemical systems.
  • Perform field walkdowns to verify existing configurations, gather process data, and support constructability and installation planning.
  • Support testing, evaluation, and operation of R&D‑scale or prototype chemical process equipment.
  • Contribute to system troubleshooting, operational support, and identification of process improvements for nuclear and chemical systems.
  • Support safety basis documentation, hazard evaluations, and compliance activities for systems operating under DOE/NNSA or NRC requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in chemical process engineering within nuclear, DOE, or high‑hazard industrial settings.
  • Experience with vacuum systems, cryogenic fluids, high‑temperature processes, or uranium/metal chemical processing.
  • Ability to support process design, system testing, and operational troubleshooting.
  • Experienced in Mass Flow Balance Calculations.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes, safety requirements, and QA programs for nuclear or hazardous chemical systems.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401K
  • Long and Short-Term Disability

Job title

Chemical Process Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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