Reactor Physicist

slihrms; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks a Reactor Physicist to support design and operation of CANDU reactor cores. You will perform complex reactor physics calculations, develop FORTRAN tools, and document analyses for technical reports.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in reactor physics, experience with WIMS/DRAGON/RFSP/MCNP, and strong communication. The role offers hybrid work in Canada and a focus on QA and method development.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Physics or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (experience during advanced degree programs counts).
• Experience with reactor physics codes such as WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP and/or MCNP.
• Proficiency in FORTRAN is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing project needs.
• Commitment to working in a formal QA environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise finite-reactor-core, kinetics, advanced-fuel-cycle and Monte Carlo calculations.
• Prepare inputs and run reactor physics codes.
• Develop, adapt and modify FORTRAN codes for specific applications.
• Develop methodologies and perform reactor physics analyses to support design and commercial activities.
• Document analyses in technical notes and reports and present results at meetings.
• Estimate, monitor schedules and assign work to meet deadlines.
• Propose/develop approaches for reactor physics tasks.
• Develop analysis basis plans.

Skills

FORTRAN programming

Linux environments

Windows environments

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Budget & scheduling

QA environment

Initiative

Education

Honours degree in Physics or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

WIMS

DRAGON

RFSP

MCNP

DONJON

KENO

Job description

Job Description

Candu Energy Inc. is looking for a Reactor Physicist to be a part of our Reactor Core Physics Department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation and refurbishment of existing CANDU nuclear power plants.

Your role:

• Perform and/or supervise the following calculations: Finite-reactor-core calculations, Kinetics calculations, Advanced-fuel-cycle calculations, Monte Carlo calculations.
• Prepare inputs, run reactor physics computer codes
• Develop, adapt and modify FORTRAN computer codes as required for specific applications (e.g., to implement new methods or perform new types of calculations)
• Develop methodologies and perform reactor physics analyses to support design and commercial activities
• Document analyses in technical notes and reports, and present results at meetings
• Estimate, monitor schedules and assign work to meet completion date, perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs
• Propose/develop approaches to be used on reactor physics tasks
• Develop analysis basis plans

About you:

• A Relevant honours degree from a university of recognized standing in Physics or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent;
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (experience obtained in advanced degree programs will be considered for applicability against this requirement) Experience with reactor physics codes such as WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP and/or MCNP
• Experience with DONJON and KENO codes is very desirable
• Must be conversant with computer environments; proficiency in both Linux and WINDOWS environments is a strong asset
• Proficiency in computer programming, especially FORTRAN, is very desirable
• 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
• Strong problem solving skills are essential
• Ability to show initiative while working in a team environment
• Ability to work to budget and schedule
• Full commitment to working in a formal QA environment.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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