Sr. DSA Engineer

Holtec International; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global turnkey supplier of energy solutions is looking for a Sr. Nuclear Safety Analyst in Almondsbury, UK. This role involves developing methods and conducting analyses to demonstrate safety and licensing compliance for the SMR-300 project. Candidates should possess a B.S. in nuclear or mechanical engineering, have at least 10 years of experience with LWR safety analysis, and be proficient in relevant programming languages. This position is full-time and offers a collaborative work environment focused on safety and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience developing and/or using codes and methods associated with LWR safety analysis calculations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. NRC regulations pertaining to LWR safety analyses.
• Familiar with NQA‑1 software quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods and perform analyses to ensure SMR-300 meets safety requirements.
• Evaluate reactor core, coolant systems, engineered safety features, and radiological releases.
• Develop, verify, and validate computer codes for safety analyses.

Skills

Thermal‑hydraulic behavior of light water reactors (LWRs)

Developing and/or using codes related to LWR safety analysis

Excellent technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Programming languages (FORTRAN, C++, Python)

Education

B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

RELAP5

RETRAN

COBRA

VIPRE

GOTHIC

Job description

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Holtec International seeks qualified applicants in its Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) discipline. The Sr. Nuclear Safety Analyst will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers engaged in designing Holtec's flagship nuclear reactor SMR-300 managed by SMR, LLC, a subsidiary of Holtec International. Holtec International is a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry.

The Sr. Nuclear Safety Analyst will be responsible for developing methods and performing analyses to demonstrate that the SMR-300 satisfies its safety and licensing requirements. These analyses include evaluations of the reactor core, reactor coolant system, engineered safety features, containment, and radiological releases associated with anticipated operational occurrences (AOOs) and design basis accidents (DBAs). The DSA group is also responsible for the development, verification, and validation of the computer codes used in these analyses.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Familiarity with thermal‑hydraulic behavior of light water reactors (LWRs)
• Familiarity with industry computer codes such as RELAP5, RETRAN, COBRA, VIPRE, GOTHIC, etc.
• At least 10 years’ experience developing and/or using codes and methods associated with LWR safety analysis calculations
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. NRC regulations pertaining to LWR safety analyses including code validation
• Familiar with NQA‑1 software quality assurance programs
• Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C++, or Python
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

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Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long‑standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as part of its recruitment policy.

Detailed information about the company is available on its website: holtecinternational.com.