Senior Analyst - Reactor Physics

Description

• Propose, plan, lead, and/or conduct single-discipline and multi-disciplinary projects, programs, or activities.
• Manage work with scope for independent investigation, action, and accomplishments.
• Provide technical leadership or key capabilities that support program areas.
• Carry out all work with a view to ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Provide nuclear safety and licensing support to clients in the nuclear sector in the area of Reactor Physics under the Deterministic Safety Analysis Directorate. General accountabilities include:
• Lead, mentor, coach, and train less experienced staff.
• Outline, assign, and supervise the work of intermediate & junior engineers/analysts and/or other technical staff.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of technical reports suitable for submission to clients and to nuclear regulators (for example, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission) and support the client in addressing questions from the regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in complex licensing and/or safety analysis.
• Experience in code simulations and code verification and validation, including both deterministic and stochastic Reactor Physics codes, with in-depth knowledge and understanding of underlying models and methods used in the codes.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of safety analysis results to design and operation of CANDU reactors defining Safe Operating Envelope (SOE);
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance requirements.
• Knowledge of CANDU technology and other reactor types.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Canadian regulatory requirements and applicable CSA standards.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned work and to coordinate multiple activities efficiently.
• Ability to work in a project driven environment with the capability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and deliver within project constraints (time, cost, quality).
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent is required.
• Broad knowledge of the different industry level Reactor Physics codes used in safety analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in reactor design assist/support; and
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience as follows:
• Candidates are expected to have or pursue attainment of the P.Eng. designation, if eligible.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of clients.
• Conduct work requiring application of technical expertise, with specialized knowledge and mature judgement in the Reactor Physics discipline, and general knowledge in other areas of engineering/science
• A period of 8 or more years of experience in the nuclear industry with a focus on reactor physics or related experience.
• Knowledge of Reactor Physics, including the concepts and equations governing nuclear processes, and the reactor systems and components affecting core criticality and power distribution.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

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