Junior PSA Engineer — Probabilistic Risk Analyst (Hybrid)

Holtec; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Hybrid work options

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Holtec International in Camden, NJ seeks a Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) Engineer I to support probabilistic safety assessment methodologies for the SMR-300 program. You will contribute to risk-informed design, safety analyses, and regulatory compliance by developing PSA models and TH evaluations.

The role offers collaboration across reactor design, safety analysis, licensing, and systems engineering teams, with hybrid work opportunities for eligible roles and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• B.S degree in nuclear or mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• Familiarity with LWR thermal-hydraulic behavior.
• Familiarity with probabilistic risk assessment methods for LWRs.
• Exposure to PRA/thermal-hydraulic analysis tools.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; able to work in team.

Responsibilities

• Support development of PRA modules and associated TH analyses under supervision.
• Develop Level 1 and Level 2 PRA models for internal/external events.
• Model thermal-hydraulic responses for severe accidents inform PRA.
• Develop event and fault trees to estimate CDF and LRF.
• Maintain PSA models as SMR-300 design evolves.
• Communicate PSA insights to design teams and ensure deliverable quality.

Skills

Excellent technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S degree in nuclear engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

CAFTA

SAPHIRE

RiskSpectrum

RELAP5-3D

MELCOR

Job description

Holtec International in Camden, NJ seeks a Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) Engineer I to support probabilistic safety assessment methodologies for the SMR-300 program. You will contribute to risk-informed design, safety analyses, and regulatory compliance by developing PSA models and TH evaluations.

The role offers collaboration across reactor design, safety analysis, licensing, and systems engineering teams, with hybrid work opportunities for eligible roles and a commitment to safety and