Process/Chemical Engineer Energy

SNC-Lavalin is hiring a Process/Chemical Engineer Energy to support its US Nuclear business, a role tied to the company's Oak Ridge, TN operations and open to candidates across the United States. Join a team engineering safer, smarter nuclear energy solutions for government and commercial clients.

About the Role

As a Process/Chemical Engineer Energy, you will help deliver Small Modular Reactor and nuclear fuel cycle facility projects for SNC-Lavalin's US Nuclear group. The work spans design, operations, and project management for both legacy fleets and new-build nuclear assets, with a strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape system architecture, flow diagrams, and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for nuclear facilities, auxiliary systems, and fuel cycle models.
• Assess systems, structures, and components for chemical safety, criticality control, radiation shielding, and defense-in-depth under normal, off-normal, and accident conditions.
• Confirm that every design meets local, state, and federal requirements, including DOE and NRC regulations and nuclear quality assurance standards.
• Specify and validate mechanical components, valves, and vessels built to perform in highly regulated, hazardous environments.
• Produce process drawings, Process Flow Diagrams, and Engineering Flow Diagrams, and prepare or approve mass, energy, and flow balance calculations plus pipe and equipment sizing.
• Author equipment specifications, drive resolution of technical issues, and manage change control while overseeing the work of consultants and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least two years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience, ideally supporting nuclear facility design, construction, or operations.
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations, design codes, and standards for commercial nuclear facilities.
• Familiarity with process simulation and related design software codes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills in a complex, multi-tiered setting.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred; NSSS OEM and DOE/commercial reactor or fuel cycle experience are valuable.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to be considered.

About SNC-Lavalin

SNC-Lavalin is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization connecting people, data, and technology to transform global infrastructure and energy systems. Guided by values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence, the company partners with clients to engineer a better future for the planet and its people. The expected compensation range for this position is $72,000–$120,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and location.

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