Director Enterprise Risk Management

First Command Financial Services, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Framatome is seeking an Experienced Thermal Hydraulics Codes and Methods Engineer in Richland, WA to design and develop numerical methods and software used to design, simulate, and license Framatome fuel products. The role combines research with practical tooling and collaboration with the Fuel Development Business Unit.

You will perform safety analyses, interact with regulators, and contribute to advancing clean energy through low-carbon nuclear technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience.
• Strong communication and ability to convey complex technical data.
• Experience with numeric methods and safety-related product licensing.
• Experience with engineering software for nuclear simulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement methodologies, models, and fuel products for nuclear plants.
• Perform safety analyses in core design, safety analysis, and licensing.
• Interface with regulatory authorities and customers on implementations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Engineering degree related

Tools

CAD

FEA

CFD

Python

C

C++

Job description

What You’ve Accomplished

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related Engineering degree
• At least 5 years of directly related experience
• Good communication skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data (meetings, email, presentations, customer deliverables).
• Developed networks and maintains good interpersonal relationships.
• Works collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displaying leadership characteristics.
• Questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Advanced level of Microsoft Office and business unit specific software tools (ex. CAD, FEA, CFD, etc.) and computer programming skills.
• You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Experience in research and development of numerical methods, testing, and licensing of safety-related products for nuclear power plants
• High level programming experience in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with engineering software used in simulating nuclear power plants. Experience with thermal-hydraulic software such as RELAP5 preferred.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, time management, collaborative, continuous improvement, adaptability, problem-solving, project management
• Comprehensive understanding of the mathematics and physics related to nuclear power plants

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an Experienced Thermal Hydraulics Codes and Methods Engineer in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Development Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. This job opening is for the BWR Thermal-Hydraulics Codes and Methods group, which is responsible for designing and developing numerical methods and the software primarily used to design, simulate, and license Framatome fuel products. The team performs research and development of new codes and methods, addresses emergent issues, and responds to requests from internal and external customers. Your work will include:

• Designing and implementing methodology, models, and fuel products used in nuclear power plants
• Performing safety analyses in support of core design, safety analysis, and licensing of Framatome fuel
• Interact with regulatory authorities and customers in the implementation of methodologies and fuel products

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low‑carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low‑carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre‑employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $106,000 - $144,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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