Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis Engineer

Description

• Analysis of Licensing Basis Events (LBEs) With Radionuclide Release
• Establish and maintain analysis of record and methodology documentation.
• Perform transient and accident analyses to meet the safety analysis needs of the SFR program.
• Contribute, as needed, to the implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis within the TerraPower software framework.
• Develop analytical and computational models in collaboration with safety analysis engineers.
• Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media.
• Develop methodologies using a graded approach to the Evaluation Model Development and Assessment Process (EMDAP).
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish core and SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements, as well as support the overall design.
• Develop assessment bases (benchmark, identify applicable tests, etc.) and assess the evaluation model.

Requirements

• Experience with SFR safety methods is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates.
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
• Knowledgeable of nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, fuel performance, reactor dynamics, accident source term, and transient phenomena.
• Strong communication skills are desired
• Significant experience with transient and accident analysis codes is required.
• Familiarity with EMDAP and RG 1.203 is required.
• Experience directly interacting with the US NRC on design and analysis methodology applications, such as licensing topical report(s), is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling, and reporting skills.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.
• Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.
• Experience with source term methods development is highly desirable.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with at least 10+ years of experience in the nuclear field.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged.
• Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors under Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.233 is required.
• Experience with source term and radiological consequence codes is highly desirable.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Understanding of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and ASME NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management, as well as experience working under a quality assurance program.

Benefits

• 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Competitive Compensation
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and Disability
• Relocation Assistance
• Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 10 paid holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance