Nuclear Safety Engineer — Shape Newbuild Projects & Compliance

Academic Work Finland Oy; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking a talented engineer to join a nuclear safety and regulatory dialogue team. You will work on owner’s engineering for newbuild projects and help shape licensing documentation in a collaborative 12‑person group that is expanding to meet future demands.

The role involves working in a dynamic sector where security clearance and background checks are required for selected candidates, and you will communicate clearly in English with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University-level study background in Energy Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Knowledge and practical experience in nuclear safety, preferably related to newbuild projects or power plant operations.
• Ability to think creatively while maintaining high technical rigor and precision.

Responsibilities

• Nuclear Newbuild Projects: evaluating plant concepts, leading or contributing to dialogue with regulators, and writing licensing documentation.
• Owner’s Engineering: supporting utilities and internal/external partners in newbuild projects.
• Safety Cases & Compliance: evaluating how plant concepts fulfill authority requirements and assessing safety cases.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: working with internal teams, plant suppliers, and external authorities.

Skills

Nuclear safety

Creative thinking

Education

University degree in Energy Engineering/Physics or related field

Job description

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking a talented engineer to join a nuclear safety and regulatory dialogue team. You will work on owner’s engineering for newbuild projects and help shape licensing documentation in a collaborative 12‑person group that is expanding to meet future demands.

The role involves working in a dynamic sector where security clearance and background checks are required for selected candidates, and you will communicate clearly in English with diverse stakeholders.