Full-Time

Nuclear Engineer

Updated on 9/4/2026

Deadline 11/3/26
Booz Allen

Booz Allen

11-50 employees

Global consulting on strategy, technology, defense

Compensation Overview

$77.6k - $176k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

In Person

Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required up to 25% of the time.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Consulting

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience designing and operating nuclear reactors, steam systems, and associated electrical interconnections, including reactor vessels, control rods, turbine generators, transformers, and protection equipment.
  • Experience assessing nuclear site viability, including utility coordination, land access constraints, and environmental clearance requirements.
  • Knowledge of nuclear life-cycle costs, including construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and decommissioning.
  • Knowledge of Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 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 continental United States and outside continental United States locations.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering.
Responsibilities
  • Review reactor designs, mechanical and electrical drawings, and supporting systems required for safe and feasible deployment.
  • Conduct detailed engineering analyses for the Department of War.
  • Evaluate nuclear site viability and guide customers through licensing and permitting pathways.
  • Support multiple sites throughout the nuclear life cycle, from construction through decommissioning.
  • Provide engineering-driven recommendations for energy infrastructure decisions.
  • Apply nuclear engineering expertise in reactor systems, electrical integration, site viability, and regulatory pathways.
  • Communicate complex technical insights across interdisciplinary teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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 certification.

Booz Allen Hamilton provides global consulting services focusing on strategy, technology, and engineering for government agencies, corporations, and non-profits. It helps clients in defense, intelligence, and civil sectors solve complex technical and strategic challenges through long-term contracts and project-based engagements that combine domain expertise with advanced capabilities like cyber threat intelligence and defense operations. The firm differentiates itself with deep government and defense specialization, strong cyber security and defensive operations, and trusted, long-term partnerships. Its goal is to protect national and organizational security, improve performance, and achieve strategic outcomes by applying rigorous analysis, technical excellence, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1914

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What believers are saying

  • FY2027 backlog reached $38.2 billion and pipeline nearly $53 billion in January 2026.
  • June 29, 2026 OpenAI partnership expands mission-ready AI across national security.
  • July 24, 2026 demand picked up; revenue guidance held at $11.2-$11.7 billion.

What critics are saying

  • Treasury terminated all 31 Booz Allen contracts after the January 2026 tax-records breach.
  • Civil business losses forced 12% headcount reduction by March 2026, squeezing utilization.
  • A prolonged federal anti-consulting crackdown can collapse Booz Allen's prime-contractor franchise.

What makes Booz Allen unique

  • Booz Allen's Vellox AI cyber suite launched March-July 2026 fights AI with AI.
  • August 24, 2026 Ultra Mission Solutions acquisition deepens national-security engineering and space integration.
  • Booz Allen Ventures backed ODC, Ulysses, Hadean, Portal, and NODA in 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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