Human Factors Engineer

Actalent; Wilmington (NC); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Human Factors Engineer to provide technical guidance on nuclear projects. This remote role involves evaluating human performance capabilities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will be pivotal in designing effective human-system interfaces and delivering high-quality engineering documentation. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a collaborative work environment, where your expertise will contribute to critical projects in the nuclear sector. If you are passionate about human factors engineering and looking to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Human Factors in process or power industries.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on Nuclear Human Factors Engineering.
• Support development of emergency operating procedures and training programs.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

Nuclear Plant Operations

Technical Writing

Procedure Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

M.S. or PhD in Human Factors Engineering

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Description

The Technical Nuclear Human Factors Engineer provides technical guidance on near-term and longer range projects in the area of Nuclear Human Factors Engineering regarding human performance capabilities and limitations as well as applicable human factors design and evaluation practices, principles, guidelines, and standards.

• Knowledge of the human factors engineering process.
• Knowledge of nuclear plant operations and nuclear regulatory processes.
• Ability to determine the requirements for the displays, controls, and other job support aids needed to accomplish functions.
• Ability to translate requirements into controls, displays, software & hardware for monitoring, control, and protection functions for various plant systems and operating modes.
• Ability to review, test and validate human-system interfaces using a simulator and plant operating, surveillance, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents.
• Support the development of normal, abnormal, emergency operating procedures, alarm response procedures, surveillance procedures and operator training programs.
• Support GEH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews and the initiation of and responding to Corrective Actions.
• Provide on-time, quality delivery of engineering documentation in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
  
  

Description

The Technical Nuclear Human Factors Engineer provides technical guidance on near-term and longer range projects in the area of Nuclear Human Factors Engineering regarding human performance capabilities and limitations as well as applicable human factors design and evaluation practices, principles, guidelines, and standards.

• Knowledge of the human factors engineering process.
• Knowledge of nuclear plant operations and nuclear regulatory processes.
• Ability to determine the requirements for the displays, controls, and other job support aids needed to accomplish functions.
• Ability to translate requirements into controls, displays, software & hardware for monitoring, control, and protection functions for various plant systems and operating modes.
• Ability to review, test and validate human-system interfaces using a simulator and plant operating, surveillance, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents.
• Support the development of normal, abnormal, emergency operating procedures, alarm response procedures, surveillance procedures and operator training programs.
• Support GEH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews and the initiation of and responding to Corrective Actions.
• Provide on-time, quality delivery of engineering documentation in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer

Science, or equivalent 4-year degree in a technical discipline.

Minimum 4 years of Human Factors experience in process, power, or marine industry

Desired

M.S. or PhD Degree in Human Factors Engineering or related Discipline or equivalent.

• Registered Professional Engineer in the United States.
• Experience with procedure writing, training, or surveillance test execution.
• Experience with alarm system design, alarm rationalization, and alarm prioritization.
• Experience with NRC and INPO Operator Training Guidelines.
• Experience with NRC Regulatory Guide 0711 or 0711 site implementation and reviews.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; communicates messages clearly and concisely.
• Solid technical writing skills with focus on requirements, design, and description documents.
• Clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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