Principal Engineer

ENEC Operations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ENEC Operations is seeking a Nuclear Design Engineer with over 12 years of experience in nuclear core design, particularly for APR1400 or similar plants. The role involves leading design calculations, supporting operational activities, and contributing to knowledge transfer initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and possess strong problem-solving skills to resolve nuclear design-related challenges.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in nuclear core design of APR1400 or similar plants.
• Fluent in English as per Nawah Nuclear English Standard Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and document nuclear design calculations for reports in accordance with guidelines.
• Support plant operations through design evaluations and troubleshooting.
• Conduct training for internal capabilities in Nuclear Design.

Skills

Nuclear Design

Problem Solving

Knowledge Transfer

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

Perform and Support Nuclear Design related activities of the fuel cycle management division to ensure alignment with the safety designs, plant and operation plans and ENEC's strategy.

Key Activities, Responsibility & Accountability

Position Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Activity: Nuclear Design Reload Activities

o Lead, perform, document, and review ND calculations to the concerned areas in the PSAR and FSAR reports in accordance with ENEC procedures and guidelines approved by FANR.

o Provide solutions to resolve first-of-a-kind Nuclear Design related issues during all phases of plant operation (startup, shutdown, and normal operation).

o Lead the development design methodology, calculations, and licensing documents to be used for establishing ENEC capabilities. These may include first-of-a-kind activities.

o Support the review and update of the licensing basis and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) sections to ensure accuracy of the reports.

o Support the generation of economical core designs that meet safety, licensing and operational requirements while maximizing the economic benefits.

• Activity: Plant Support Activities

o Oversee the evaluation of plant parameters and fuel design changes on Nuclear Design area and the incorporation into the setpoints analysis to allow flexibility and safe operation of fuel.

o Support in first-of-a-kind requests from ENEC Operations team during plant operation, plant startup, and Power Ascension Testing (PAT) including Low-Power Physics Testing (LPPT) and COLSS/CPCS testing.

o Support in the troubleshoot of unexpected plant system responses.

• Activity: Knowledge Transfer

o Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing in a way that assists with building internal capabilities of UAE where applicable and maximize their effective performance in Nuclear Design area.

o Support the conduction of required training, qualification, and On the Job Training (OJT) by providing appropriate feedback on results to ensure the delivery of quality staff training.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities (contd.)
Professional Certifications
Qualifications

Academic qualification - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience

12+ years of relevant experience in nuclear core design of APR1400 or similar plants

Language proficiency: English: Per OR-PRC-0001, Nawah Nuclear English Standard Procedure