Senior Reactor Physicist

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Reactor Physicist to join its Reactor Core Physics Department. The role involves calculations and analyses related to CANDU nuclear power plants, requiring a Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering and substantial experience with various reactor physics codes. You will play a vital part in supporting both design and operational activities while contributing to major engineering projects globally, all within a team-focused and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in nuclear engineering.
• Experience with reactor physics codes and proficiency in Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise reactor core calculations and analyses.
• Develop and modify FORTRAN computer codes for specific applications.
• Interface with clients to address reactor physics related issues.

Skills

Reactor Physics Codes

Finities-reactor-core calculations

Computer programming (FORTRAN)

Education

Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

WIMS

DRAGON

RFSP

MCNP

DONJON

KENO

Job description

Senior Reactor Physicist

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Our Reactor Core Physics Department at AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy is engaged in design and analysis work 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. We are currently looking for Senior Reactor Physicists to be part of our team.

Location – Mississauga, ON

Your role within the team:

• 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 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

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• 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
• 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
• Ability to work to budget and schedule
• Full commitment to working in a formal QA environment.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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