Consulting Engineer - Nuclear

Jensen Hughes; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Consulting Engineer in the greater Philadelphia, PA area to support local clients and travel 25%–40% depending on experience. The role sits in the Risk Informed Services division, collaborating with PRA engineers on nuclear safety and reliability consulting projects.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years of nuclear experience are required. This position offers a dynamic, technically rewarding environment with both team and independent work, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical) or higher.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support risk management programs for nuclear plants as part of a corporate team.
• Advise on scheduling maintenance activities to minimize risk.
• Maintain and update risk models and documentation.
• Respond to emergent risk-related issues at the plant level.
• Interface with plant operations and other engineering departments on risk items.
• Develop and maintain risk-related training materials and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk‑based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry‑leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Consulting Engineer located in the greater Philadelphia, PA area to support local clients. Local travel to client site 25%-40% depending on level of relevant experience and client commitments. The position joins the Risk Informed Services division of Jensen Hughes and will work with experienced professionals including probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) engineers on the Energy & Utilities team which provides premium nuclear safety and reliability consulting services. This is a dynamic, technically rewarding position that offers both a team and an independent work environment, including substantial onsite client interface.

Responsibilities

The consulting engineer functions as part of a corporate risk management team that interfaces with multiple nuclear plant departments to implement the risk management (PRA) program. This includes providing technical consulting on a wide range of engineering and regulatory projects in addition to supporting day‑to‑day nuclear power plant operations. Specific work tasks include:

• Supporting Maintenance Rule implementation
• Advising work planners on scheduling of maintenance activities to minimize risk
• Maintaining and updating configuration risk management (CRM) software models
• Responding to emergent plant risk management activities and risk‑related issues
• Interfacing with plant operations and other engineering departments on risk‑related items
• Developing and maintaining risk‑related documentation and training material

Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering and at least 2+ years of experience in Navy nuclear or commercial nuclear power plants. Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Financial incentives may be considered for someone relocating for the position.

Salary and Benefits

National Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000 USD

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.