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Nuclear Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Arlington, VAFull-time$78–176K/yrPosted 6 days agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$78–176K/yr
Location
Arlington, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Nuclear Engineer reviews reactor designs, mechanical and electrical drawings, and supporting systems for safe, feasible deployment. The role conducts engineering analyses for the Department of War, assesses site viability, guides licensing and permitting, and supports sites across the nuclear lifecycle. The engineer communicates technical insights to inform energy infrastructure decisions and resilient energy capabilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Reactor Design and Operation, requiredSteam Systems, requiredElectrical Interconnections, requiredNuclear Site Viability Assessment, requiredNuclear Lifecycle Cost Analysis, requiredEnergy Regulations, requiredLicensing and Permitting, requiredVendor Technology Validation, requiredEnergy System Design, nice to haveDistributed Generation, nice to haveMicrogrids, nice to haveBattery Energy Storage Systems, nice to haveRisk and Tradeoff Evaluation, nice to haveCost Analysis, nice to haveElectrical Modeling, nice to haveEasyPower, nice to haveETAP, nice to haveSKM, nice to have

Qualifications

5+ Years Nuclear Reactor Experience, requiredSecret Clearance Eligibility, requiredBachelor's in Nuclear Engineering, requiredDepartment of War Experience, nice to haveGS-15 Client Support Experience, nice to haveMaster's in Nuclear or Electrical Engineering, nice to haveProfessional Engineering Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Nuclear EngineerThe Opportunity: As a nuclear engineer, you bring the expertise needed to review reactor designs, mechanical and electrical drawings, and the supporting systems required for safe and feasible deployment. That expertise is essential when conducting detailed engineering analyses for the Department of War—evaluating site viability, guiding customers through licensing and permitting pathways, and supporting multiple sites throughout the nuclear lifecycle from construction through decommissioning. We’re seeking a nuclear engineer who can apply this technical depth to guide multi‑million‑dollar energy infrastructure decisions, ensuring leaders receive clear, engineering‑driven recommendations that strengthen mission resilience.

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your nuclear engineering background to help transform the Department of War’s approach to resilient energy. Our team delivers cutting‑edge energy solutions to customers who rely on their systems 24/7 to safeguard national security. We need a nuclear engineer who specializes in reactor systems, electrical integration, site viability, and regulatory pathways and who can communicate complex technical insights across interdisciplinary teams to shape the next generation of large‑scale energy capabilities.

Take on exciting challenges in the Department of War with us as we help provide resilient, secure energy systems to the warfighter.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience with the design and operation of nuclear reactors, steam systems, and associated electrical interconnections such as reactor vessel, control rods, turbine generator, transformers, protection equipment

  • Experience assessing nuclear site viability, including utility coordination, land access constraints, and environmental clearance requirements

  • Knowledge of nuclear life cycle costs such as construction, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning

  • Knowledge of Department of Energy (DoE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and state and federal energy regulations, including licensing and permitting processes

  • Ability to review, compare, and validate vendor technology claims against regulatory, system‑integration, and performance requirements

  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to CONUS and OCONUS locations

  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with energy system design, including distributed generation sources, microgrids, and battery energy storage systems

  • Experience working with the Department of War in government or contractor roles and supporting GS-15 level clients

  • Ability to evaluate risks, tradeoffs, and cost implications to inform acquisition, design, and implementation strategies

  • Ability to leverage electrical modeling software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM

  • Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering or Electrical Engineering

  • Professional Engineering (PE) Certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

How this job compares

Set against the 595 open Nuclear Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$78–176K/yr
  • Virginia median$89–129K/yr59 salary ranges
  • US median$100–153K/yr487 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $127K, is 18% above the Virginia median midpoint ($107K) — in the top quarter of Nuclear Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 67 open Nuclear Engineer jobs in Virginia and 595 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Nuclear Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (527 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 420 of the 595 open Nuclear Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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