Nuclear Design Engineer I - Sr (Nuc)

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

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Nuclear Design Engineer I-Sr to support our nuclear fleet with core design, reactivity management, and analytical rigor. You will help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the fleet, maintaining core models and evaluating fuel designs and vendor changes.

Responsibilities include collaboration on advanced fuel technologies, startup support, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Onsite role in Mississippi with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• BS in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field with equivalent experience.
• MS degree desired to count as experience per policy.
• Experience in reactor design, fuel management, or related nuclear disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to core reload projects including design and licensing activities.
• Collaborate on fuel and core designs to advance fuel performance and reliability.
• Support reload/startup activities with quality and predictability; capture lessons learned.
• Maintain detailed core models for reactor engineering and plant functions.
• Provide reactor physics and fuel criticality expertise for licensed bases.
• Review fuel vendor deviations and fabrication changes affecting design fit/function.
• Provide technical oversight of contracted analyses.
• Ensure programs like Special Nuclear Material and Fuel Reliability are implemented.
• Support Reactor Engineering as SME for fuel reliability, reactivity management, and more.

Skills

Nuclear fuel management

Nuclear generation principles

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

CASMO/SIMULATE

SCALE

MCNP

Python

FORTRAN

Visual Basic

UNIX/Linux scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Master of Science degree in engineering

Tools

CASMO/SIMULATE

SCALE

MCNP

Job description

Key Information

• Job Title: Nuclear Design Engineer I - Sr (Nuc)
• PS Job Title: Nuclear Design Engineer I-Sr (Nuc)
• Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
• Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Job Summary

Core Design Engineers are responsible for supporting Entergy’s nuclear fleet in our mission to safely and efficiently provide clean, reliable and sustainable nuclear energy.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to core reload projects including activities associated with the design and licensing of the core, including fabrication, fuel reliability and transportation.
• Collaborate on fuel and core designs, including strategic fuel design evaluations, to lead the industry in advanced technologies for improved fuel performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Support reload and startup activities by ensuring engineering work is performed with quality and predictability; fleet lessons learned are captured and discussed as part of continuous learning culture; and industry best practices are implemented.
• Maintain detailed core models to support site reactor engineering and other plant functions in safely and reliably operating our nuclear fleet.
• Provide reactor physics and fuel criticality expertise to support the analytical and design bases on which each plant was licensed.
• Review, evaluate, and document Entergy’s acceptance to fuel vendor (or sub-supplier) fuel deviations to the approved design that can impact fuel design fit, form, and function.
• Review, evaluate, and document Entergy’s acceptance to fuel vendor (or sub-supplier) fuel fabrication process changes that can impact fuel design fit, form, and function.
• Provide technical oversight of contracted analyses
• Ensures programs, such as Special Nuclear Material and Fuel Reliability, are implemented consistent with defined standards.
• Provide support to Reactor Engineering as a subject matter expert in Fuel Reliability and Special Nuclear Material programs, focusing on reactivity management, core monitoring/burnup, core component activities, operations support, spent fuel pool inventory management, fuel receipt and inspection, refueling, fuel movement, and dry cask fuel selection.

Minimum Education

• B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related discipline (Physical Sciences) with equivalent experience.
• Desired : Master of Science degree in engineering

Minimum Experience

• Engineer I : 0+ years of experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent.
• Engineer II: 2+ years of experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent.
• Engineer III: 4+ years of experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent.
• Senior Engineer: 6+ years of experience in nuclear power design, operations, or equivalent.
• Note: Relevant M.S. Degree or P.E. in related field may count as 1 year of experience.
• Desired : Experience in Reactor Engineering, Safety Analysis, or Fuel Engineering.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical proficiency in nuclear fuel management.
• Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operation.
• Outstanding communication, conflict management, and change management skills.
• Proficiency with current computer business applications.
• Experience with nuclear design software packages (CASMO/SIMULATE, SCALE, MCNP, etc.)
• Experience with programming languages (Python, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, etc.) and shell scripting in UNIX/LINUX environments

Certificates, Licenses, Etc.

• Highly Desired: Professional Engineering license (Nuclear discipline preferred).

Primary Location

Mississippi - Jackson Mississippi : Jackson

Job Function

Engineering

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

Level II

Union Description/Code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

124622

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

EEO Statement

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

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Additional Responsibilities

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.