DSA Engineer II - Deterministic Safety Analysis (Hybrid)

Holtec International; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

Holtec International is seeking a DSA Engineer II to develop and perform safety analyses demonstrating licensing compliance for the SMR-300. You will evaluate reactor behavior during AOOs/DBAs, analyze core systems, and support licensing documentation.

Responsibilities include code development and V&V, collaboration with engineering teams, and producing detailed reports in line with NQA-1 standards. Requires 3+ years in LWR safety analysis and CFR Part 810 eligibility.

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 3 years’ experience developing and/or using codes and methods associated with LWR safety analysis calculations.
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform deterministic safety analyses to demonstrate that the SMR-300 reactor meets applicable safety and licensing requirements.
• Evaluate reactor behavior during AOOs and DBAs, including thermal-hydraulic response, core performance, and radiological consequences.
• Analyze key plant systems such as the reactor core, reactor coolant system, engineered safety features, and containment.
• Support the preparation of licensing documentation, including safety analysis reports and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Develop, maintain, and apply analytical methods and computer models used in safety analyses.
• Perform verification and validation (V&V) of analysis codes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate design inputs into safety evaluations.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, calculations, and documentation in accordance with quality assurance standards (e.g., NQA-1).
• Ensure analyses are traceable, reproducible, and compliant with applicable regulatory and industry requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Education

B.S. in nuclear or mechanical engineering

Tools

RELAP5

RETRAN

COBRA

VIPRE

GOTHIC

Job description

Holtec International is seeking a DSA Engineer II to develop and perform safety analyses demonstrating licensing compliance for the SMR-300. You will evaluate reactor behavior during AOOs/DBAs, analyze core systems, and support licensing documentation.

Responsibilities include code development and V&V, collaboration with engineering teams, and producing detailed reports in line with NQA-1 standards. Requires 3+ years in LWR safety analysis and CFR Part 810 eligibility.