ANS Board Member Steven Arndt named Federal Engineer of the Year

February 24, 2012, 8:00PMANS Nuclear Cafe

Steven A. Arndt, Ph.D., P.E., cited as best engineer in federal service

American Nuclear Society board member Steven A. Arndt, Ph.D., P.E., has been named the federal government's Engineer of the Year by the National Society of Professional Engineers. "Steven is an extremely distinguished member of the Society with a long history of exceptional and diverse public service," said ANS President Eric Loewen regarding the award. "We're very fortunate to have him on our board of directors and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to him on this well-deserved recognition."

Dr. Steven A. Arndt and Mr. David L. Skeen, Director of Japan Lessons-Learned Project Directorate, NRC

Arndt, since 2007 a senior technical advisor in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, has more than 30 years of experience as a nuclear engineer. Much of his career has been at the NRC, but he also co-founded a business supporting the nuclear community. In addition, he served as a professor of nuclear engineering, including two years at the United States Naval Academy. He was appointed by the governor of Maryland to the Maryland State Board for Engineering. During the Fukushima nuclear event, Arndt responded to the NRC's Operation Center supporting the Japanese government and the U.S. ambassador's office in his role as a severe accident analyst. He continues to support the NRC-Japan lessons-learned efforts, including screening and prioritizing recommendations for U.S. nuclear plants.

 

When asked about the recognition received on Thursday at a ceremony at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, Arndt said, "I've devoted my professional life to nuclear engineering and I've enjoyed the opportunities to make contributions. I'm honored to receive this award."

Christopher M. Stone, P.E., National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Dr. Arndt, Mr. Skeen, Lawrence A. Jacobson, executive director NSPE

"Steven is a great example of the dedication and experience of ANS members," said Loewen. "The country is fortunate to have him acting in a role of such responsibility and importance at the NRC, and we're fortunate to have him among our membership."

Christopher Stone, P.E. and Dr. Steven Arndt

For more information about the National Society of Professional Engineers' awards, please visit the NSPE website.

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