Fuel Engineering Analyst

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Fuel Engineering Analyst to support design and operation of CANDU reactors in Canada. You will lead analyses on fuel design, thermohydraulics, safety, and cycles, interfacing with safety and physics teams while developing verification plans and design requirements.

The role requires an honours degree in Engineering or Science and at least five years of relevant experience, with proficiency in LS-DYNA, FORTRAN, and related fuel codes; some travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with Linux and Windows; licensing experience is a plus.
• Proficient in finite element analysis using LS-DYNA.
• Experience in seismic analysis and fuel design.
• Broad knowledge of thermal-fluid sciences and related codes (ELESTRES, TUBRUPT, NUCIRC, CATHENA, FORTRAN).

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, perform, document, review, and verify technical analyses related to fuel design, fuel thermal hydraulics, and fuel safety.
• Interface with deterministic safety analysis and physics teams.
• Assist development of analysis basis plans and design verification plans.
• Develop design and analysis codes and produce high-quality reports.
• Present results to stakeholders and summarize analyses.

Skills

Finite element analysis

LS-DYNA

FORTRAN

Thermal-fluid sciences

CANDU fuel design

Seismic analysis

Linux/Windows

Education

Honours degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

ELESTRES

TUBRUPT

NUCIRC

CATHENA

ANSYS

Job description

Candu Energy Inc. is looking for a Fuel Engineering Analyst to be a part of our team in the Fuel and Physics department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation and refurbishment of existing CANDU nuclear power plants.

Your Role

• Lead, plan, perform, document, review, and/or verify technical analyses related to fuel design, fuel thermal hydraulics, fuel operation and safety, ROP, and fuel cycles.
• Interface with other related skills including deterministic safety analysis and physics.
• Assist in the development of analysis basis plans, Design verification plan; design requirements, technical specifications, etc.
• Develop design and analysis codes. Produce high-quality reports effectively summarizing technical information.
• Present results to internal and/or external stakeholders. Collate, assimilate, and summarize results from existing analyses.
• Follow the relevant procedures, guidelines and standards governing the work being performed. Attend and participate in meetings at the office, remotely, or at client sites as needed.
• Continually improve skills through instructor-led courses and/or on-the-job training.

About You

• A Relevant honours degree from a university of recognized standing in Engineering or Science
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (experience obtained in advanced degree programs will be considered for applicability against this requirement);
• Must be conversant with computer environments; proficiency in both Linux and WINDOWS environments is a strong asset; experience in licensing activities would also be an asset;
• Proficient in finite element analysis and use of LS-DYNA for performing stress analyses;
• Developing models and performing seismic analysis;
• Broad knowledge of thermal-fluid sciences (mechanical, fluid flow, heat transfers, multi-phase flow and thermodynamics), familiarity and experience with some of the fuel design and safety computer codes such as ELESTRES, TUBRUPT, NUCIRC, CATHENA and ANSYS, proficiency in computer programming, especially FORTRAN;
• Good knowledge of the CANDU design, with particular emphasis on the fuel design and operation, heat transport system and plant control, containment and moderator systems would be an asset and underlying engineering principles and practices, excellent oral and written communication skills are required;
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible, i.e., must be able to perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs, to show initiative while working in a team environment, to work to budget and schedule;
• Must be willing to travel occasionally to participate in meetings and workshops, full commitment to working in a formal QA environment

Reward & Benefits

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About AtkinsRéalis

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