Senior Reactor Physicist

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada seeks a Senior Reactor Physicist to support design of new CANDU plants and operation of existing plants. You will perform core-physics calculations, develop FORTRAN codes, and lead a multidisciplinary team while interfacing with clients to resolve reactor physics issues.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Nuclear Engineering with 10–15 years of relevant experience and strong experience in WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP, MCNP; DONJON and KENO knowledge. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10–15 years of relevant reactor physics experience.
• Extensive experience with WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP, MCNP; DONJON and KENO knowledge.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments.
• Strong FORTRAN programming skills are highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet schedules.
• Commitment to QA and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise finite-reactor-core calculations and simulations.
• Prepare inputs and run reactor physics codes; develop FORTRAN codes as needed.
• Develop methodologies and analyses to support design and commercial activities.
• Document analyses and present results to meetings; interface with other groups.
• Review technical documents and supervise junior staff.
• Estimate schedules and assign work; interface with clients.
• Lead multidisciplinary analysis teams and develop proposals.
• Plan resources and propose approaches for reactor physics tasks.

Skills

Reactor physics

Leadership

Communication

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.

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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