Nuclear Core Design Engineer I

Entergy Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Core Design Engineer to support our nuclear fleet, focusing on safe and efficient core designs and reliability improvements. The role involves managing reload projects, licensing activities, and collaborative design work with fuel engineering teams.

The position requires strong reactor physics knowledge, proficiency in nuclear software, and effective communication across plant functions.

Qualifications

• BS in Nuclear Engineering or related field with equivalent experience.
• MS degree desired in engineering or business administration.
• Experience in reactor fuel management and design analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage core reload projects including design, licensing, fuel transport, and contracts.
• Collaborate on fuel/core designs and advanced technologies for performance.
• Maintain core models to support reactor engineering and plant operations.
• Provide reactor physics expertise for licensing bases and analyses.

Skills

Nuclear fuel mgmt

Reactor physics

Troubleshooting

Programming (Python)

Education

BS in Nuclear Eng

MS in Engineering/MB A

Tools

CASMO/SIMULATE

SCALE

MCNP

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Core Design Engineer to support our nuclear fleet, focusing on safe and efficient core designs and reliability improvements. The role involves managing reload projects, licensing activities, and collaborative design work with fuel engineering teams.

The position requires strong reactor physics knowledge, proficiency in nuclear software, and effective communication across plant functions.