Senior Safeguards and Security Specialist Energy at Atkins Nuclear Secured, LLC in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Senior Safeguards and Security Specialist Energy, to join the team in our Oak Ridge, TN office.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

• Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.




• Participates in the hiring process that ensures positions are staffed with personnel who possess the appropriate education and experience and who can be successful in meeting training and qualification requirements that ensure personnel are appropriately indoctrinated and trained to the necessary competence level for performing their duties.




• Manages the activities, professional development, and performance of personnel performing work within their respective department.




• Serves as Safeguards & Security and Nuclear Materials and Control and Accountability representative for assigned facility.




• Performs self-assessments on security procedures, ensures compliance with all security protocols, and provides feedback on effectiveness of security measures and procedures.




• Provides functional interface with Isotek Operations, Maintenance, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Protective Force in daily plant operations.




• Develops and revises operational procedures for physical control of Special Nuclear Material (SNM), property protection, and access control/alarms in cooperation with the Isotek Technical Security Administrators (TSA) and UT-Battelle departments.




• Serves as on-scene oversight of internal and external SNM movements for the facility.




• Works directly with Facility Manager to support operations of the facility.




• Assists with Safeguards and Security Plan and Vulnerability Assessment development and updates.




• Assists Isotek Performance Testing with limited notice, no notice, and scheduled performance tests of Isotek programs contained in approved performance test plans.




• Serves as Lock and Key and Tamper Indicating Device (TID) Custodian for the facility.




• Performs duties as Derivative Classifier.




• Supports tours, demonstrations, and visitor access to facility.




• Serves as subject matter expert in all facets of Safeguards & Security in support of facility personnel.




• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.




• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?  

• Associate degree in security-related field preferred.




• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in safeguards and security.




• Performance Testing experience preferred.




• National Training Center PMC-410, Fundamentals of Performance Testing (or equivalent) desired.




• National Training Center PMC-420DE, Physical Systems Overview (or equivalent) desired.




• Ability to obtain Human Reliability Program certification and DOE “Q” access authorization.




• Familiarity with DOE Orders in physical security and program management preferred.




• Supervisory experience a strong plus.




• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.




• Strong communication, verbal, and written skills




• Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.




• US citizenship required for AtkinsRéalis Isotek Systems Project positions.




• Must be a U.S citizen in order to be considered.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 

• Competitive salary 




• Flexible work schedules




• Group Insurance 




• Paid Family Leave  




• Two Floating Holidays 




• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 




• Pet Insurance  




• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 




• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 




• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 




• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college 

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. 

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.   

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies 

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.