Nuclear Fuel Design & Thermal Analysis Specialist

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Fuel Engineering Analyst for the Fuel and Physics department to support designing new nuclear plants and refurbishing existing CANDU systems. You will lead analyses in fuel design, thermal hydraulics, operation and safety, and develop design verification plans and reports.

The role requires a relevant honours degree in Engineering or Science and at least five years of related experience, with strong knowledge of FE analysis, seismic analysis, thermal-fluid sciences, and

Qualifications

• Must have an honours degree in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; advanced degree experience counts.
• Proficient with Linux and Windows environments; licensing experience is a plus.
• Experience in FE analysis and seismic/thermal-fluid calculations with nuclear codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, perform, document, review, and verify analyses related to fuel design and safety.
• Interface with deterministic safety analysis, physics and related skills.
• Develop analysis basis plans, design verification plans and technical specs.
• Develop design/analysis codes and produce high-quality reports for stakeholders.
• Present results internally and to clients; summarize existing analysis outcomes.
• Follow QA procedures and attend meetings on-site, remotely, or at client sites.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Seismic Analysis

Thermal-Fluid Sciences

CANDU Fuel Design

Strong Communication

Budget & Schedule

Education

Honours degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

LS-DYNA

ELESTRES

TUBRUPT

NUCIRC

CATHENA

ANSYS

FORTRAN

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Fuel Engineering Analyst for the Fuel and Physics department to support designing new nuclear plants and refurbishing existing CANDU systems. You will lead analyses in fuel design, thermal hydraulics, operation and safety, and develop design verification plans and reports.

The role requires a relevant honours degree in Engineering or Science and at least five years of related experience, with strong knowledge of FE analysis, seismic analysis, thermal-fluid sciences, and