Engineer III - Core Neutronics

Framatome; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Framatome is seeking an experienced engineering professional to perform non-standard assignments across design, development, analysis, and testing, ensuring compliance with government and industry standards.

The role emphasizes nuclear analysis, PWR/BWR core design familiarity, and proficiency with tools like ANC, SCALE, CASMO, and SIMULATE, plus programming in FORTRAN/C/C++/Python under Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with PWR/BWR core design or nuclear analysis is preferred.
• Proficient with engineering standards and communication of technical data.
• Knowledge of nuclear analysis software (ANC/SCALE/CASMO/SIMULATE) and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-standard engineering assignments including design, development, analysis, evaluation and testing.
• Follow government and industry standards; ensure compliance.
• Evaluate and apply technical methods and criteria; adapt for new tasks.
• Develop knowledge of processes and customers; contribute to special projects.
• Suggest process improvements and maintain safety mindset.

Skills

PWR/BWR core design

Nuclear analysis

Programming

Linux

Team communication

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ANC

SCALE

CASMO

SIMULATE

FORTRAN

C/C++

PYTHON

LINUX

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn't be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet's greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long‑lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value‑added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day‑To‑Day

Performs non‑standard engineering, varied engineering, and new‑to‑you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems and resolution of quality events.

• Receives minimal assistance and instruction and works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
• Continues to develop knowledge of organization, processes and customers.
• Works on special projects, as directed.
• Provides suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.
• Maintains a safety mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience in pressurized water reactor (PWR) or boiling water reactor (BWR) core design and/or nuclear analysis experience.
• Experience with computer model development and application (e.g., ANC, SCALE, CASMO, SIMULATE, or other nuclear industry analysis code).
• Familiarity with engineering workstation computers and within LINUX operating environments.
• Programming/software capabilities and experience in FORTRAN, C/C++, or PYTHON.
• Display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays informal leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self‑checking.
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long‑ and short‑term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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