Engineer – Nuclear Safety / Graduate PSA

Jensen Hughes; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is hiring an Engineer – Nuclear Safety to support Probabilistic Safety Assessments for nuclear power plants. The role includes responsibilities like assisting in the modeling of safety frameworks and participating in compliance evaluations. This position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and offers excellent growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Support from leadership

Flexible work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in the nuclear, energy, or process safety field.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written); Arabic language skills are an asset.
• Eligible to work in the Middle East region (UAE, KSA, or other GCC countries).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of Level 1 and Level 2 PSA models.
• Support safety evaluations to demonstrate compliance with nuclear safety standards.
• Contribute to hazard identification and risk-informed decision-making processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Report-writing skills

Technical foundation in engineering principles

Familiarity with PSA/PRA methodologies

Knowledge of IAEA safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical engineering

Tools

CAFTA

RiskSpectrum

SAPHIRE

Job description

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Engineer – Nuclear Safety / Graduate PSA to join our market leading team in the Middle East. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi and you will be part of a Nuclear Safety team supporting development, review, and application of Probabilistic Safety Assessments (PSA) / Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and other nuclear safety analyses for operating and new nuclear power plants, including advanced and small modular reactor technologies. The role provides hands-on experience in nuclear risk modelling, safety case development, and regulatory compliance under the supervision of senior engineers.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of Level 1 and Level 2 PSA models for internal and external events (e.g., fire, flood, seismic)
• Support deterministic and probabilistic safety evaluations to demonstrate compliance with local and international nuclear safety standards (e.g., FANR, IAEA, NRC)
• Contribute to hazard identification (HAZID) and risk-informed decision-making processes for nuclear facilities
• Participate in data collection and uncertainty analysis to improve model accuracy and plant reliability insights
• Assist in the development of event trees, fault trees, and human reliability analyses (HRA) using specialized software tools (e.g., CAFTA, RiskSpectrum, SAPHIRE)
• Prepare technical documentation and safety reports for internal review and regulatory submission
• Participate in training programs and continuous learning on nuclear safety principles, reactor technologies, and Middle Eastern nuclear regulatory frameworks

Role requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical (or related engineer / science discipline)
• 0–2 years of experience in the nuclear, energy, or process safety field
• Strong technical foundation in engineering principles, with interest in nuclear safety and risk assessment
• Familiarity with PSA/PRA methodologies, fault tree and event tree logic, and safety analysis tools (coursework or internships beneficial)
• Knowledge of IAEA safety standards and international best practices is an advantage
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills
• Proficient in English (verbal and written); Arabic language skills are an asset.
• Eligible to work in the Middle East region (UAE, KSA, or other GCC countries).
• Ability to hold and maintain US DoE Security Clearance

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market-leading multinational clients and have the backing of a leading international firm
• Youll have support from the leadership team and a flexible work environment
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place clearly defining expectations, outlining opportunities for promotion

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.