Senior Reactor Physicist

slihrms; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Reactor Physicist to support design of new CANDU plants and operation/safety of existing plants. The role involves leading reactor physics analyses, supervising junior staff, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid Canada-wide setup.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of reactor physics experience, extensive code experience (WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP, MCNP), and strong FORTRAN programming skills, with proven communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Nuclear Engineering.
• 10–15 years of relevant reactor physics experience.
• Extensive experience with reactor physics codes WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP and MCNP.
• Experience with DONJON and KENO computer codes.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments is a strong asset.
• FORTRAN programming is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise finite-reactor-core, kinetics, advanced-fuel-cycle and Monte Carlo calculations.
• Prepare inputs and run reactor physics codes.
• Develop/modify FORTRAN codes for specific applications.
• Develop methodologies and analyses to support design and commercial activities.
• Document analyses and present results at meetings.
• Interface with other groups/projects and review technical documents.
• Supervise junior staff and manage schedules/assignments.

Skills

FORTRAN

Linux

Windows

MCNP

WIMS

DRAGON

RFSP

KENO

Education

Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

DONJON

DONJON

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.

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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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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