Senior Reactor Physicist

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Training and development

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada is seeking a Senior Reactor Physicist to join the Reactor Core Physics team to support design of new CANDU plants as well as operation and safety of existing units domestically and internationally. The role involves performing and supervising reactor physics calculations, developing codes, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver analyses for client projects.

You will work across Linux/Windows environments, and contribute to QA-driven projects in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Nuclear Engineering from a university of recognized standing.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience or combination of experience and advanced education
• Experience with reactor physics codes WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP and MCNP. Experience with DONJON and KENO.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments.
• Proficiency in FORTRAN programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise finite-reactor-core calculations, kinetics calculations, advanced-fuel-cycle calculations, Monte Carlo calculations.
• Prepare inputs, run reactor physics codes; Develop, adapt and modify FORTRAN codes as required.
• Develop methodologies and perform reactor physics analyses to support design and commercial activities.
• Document analysis in technical notes and reports, and present results at meetings; interface with other groups/projects as required.
• Review technical documents; supervise junior staff.
• Estimate, monitor schedules and assign work to meet completion dates; interface with clients and projects.
• Prepare and/or review work proposals for internal and external clients.
• Perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs.
• Establish required resources for client work.
• Propose/develop approaches to reactor physics tasks.
• Develop analysis basis plans.
• Lead work and liaise with a multidisciplinary analysis team including project management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

WIMS

DRAGON

RFSP

MCNP

DONJON

KENO

FORTRAN

Linux

Windows

Job description

Overview

Candu Energy Inc. is looking for a Senior Reactor Physicist to be a part of our team in the Reactor Core Physics to support the design of new CANDU nuclear power plants as well as supporting the operation and safety of the existing domestic and international CANDU plants.

Overview

Candu Energy Inc. is looking for a Senior Reactor Physicist to be a part of our team in the Reactor Core Physics to support the design of new CANDU nuclear power plants as well as supporting the operation and safety of the existing domestic and international CANDU 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 analysis in technical notes and reports, and present results at meetings Interface with other groups/projects as required
• Review technical documents Supervise junior staff
• Estimate, monitor schedules and assign work to meet completion dates Interface with clients and projects to assess reactor physics related issues confronting their projects/stations and advising on potential solutions
• Prepare and/or review work proposals for internal and external clients
• Perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs
• Establish required resources for client work
• Propose/develop approaches to be used on reactor physics tasks
• Develop analysis basis plans
• Lead work and liaise with a multidisciplinary analysis team including project management

About You

• Master's degree or equivalent in Nuclear Engineering from a university of recognized standing
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience or combination of experience and advanced education
• Extensive experience with reactor physics codes WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP and MCNP Experience with DONJON and KENO computer codes.
• 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.

Make the most diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

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