General Matter
Nuclear Design Basis Engineer
$150K–$210K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States - Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Nuclear, or a related engineering field.
About the job
Defines and maintains facility-wide design criteria and design-basis documents, translating safety functions and regulatory requirements into engineering requirements for systems, structures, and components.
What you'll do
- Develop, document, and maintain design criteria and design-basis documents, including natural phenomena hazard criteria, load combinations, and applicable codes.
- Review designs, calculations, and specifications for conformance; coordinate criteria with safety and engineering teams.
- Maintain configuration control and records supporting audits and regulatory reviews.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Nuclear, or a related engineering field.
- Strong knowledge of design-basis and design-criteria development for regulated or safety-critical facilities.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASCE, ACI, AISC, ASME) and natural phenomena hazard criteria.
- Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to perform trade studies and make recommendations with partial information.
Nice to have
- Experience at a nuclear, DOE, national lab, or NRC-licensed facility; experience with ISA, safety classification, or natural phenomena hazard analysis.
- Advanced degree; Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
Pay
$150,000–$210,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
ASCE, ACI, AISC, ASME, DOE-STD-1020, DOE-STD-1189
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