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Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) · 7 hours ago

Chemical Process Engineer

Knoxville Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to support nuclear material processing systems and high-hazard chemical operations. The role involves process design, system development, troubleshooting, and operational support for systems involving UF₆ and related processes.

GovernmentSecurity

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support process design and operation of systems handling uranium‑bearing materials, including UF₆, cryogenic systems, vacuum systems, and high‑temperature furnace environments

Develop and optimize process parameters for batch and continuous operations, including thermal, vacuum, gas flow, and material handling characteristics

Provide input to design packages, work packages, and process change documentation for nuclear or high‑hazard chemical systems

Perform field walkdowns to verify existing configurations, gather process data, and support constructability and installation planning

Support testing, evaluation, and operation of R&D‑scale or prototype chemical process equipment

Contribute to system troubleshooting, operational support, and identification of process improvements for nuclear and chemical systems

Support safety basis documentation, hazard evaluations, and compliance activities for systems operating under DOE/NNSA or NRC requirements

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringChemical Process EngineeringNuclear SystemsVacuum SystemsCryogenic FluidsHigh-Temperature ProcessesMass Flow Balance CalculationsProcess DesignSystem TestingOperational TroubleshootingSafety RequirementsTechnical Reports

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline

5+ years of experience in chemical process engineering within nuclear, DOE, or high‑hazard industrial settings

Experience with vacuum systems, cryogenic fluids, high‑temperature processes, or uranium/metal chemical processing

Ability to support process design, system testing, and operational troubleshooting

Experienced in Mass Flow Balance Calculations

Familiarity with applicable codes, safety requirements, and QA programs for nuclear or hazardous chemical systems

Preferred

Experience with UF₆ systems, enrichment‑related R&D, or processing

Background in nuclear enrichment technologies, cryogenic, or gas‑phase chemical operations

Experience developing test plans, analyzing process data, and producing technical reports

DOE Q‑Clearance (active or ability to obtain)

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Long and Short-Term Disability

Company

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS)

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) is an engineering, technology, and security firm providing mission-focused solutions for the clean energy, nuclear, and federal programs markets.

Founded in 2007

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

201-500 employees