Nuclear Engineer

Averro; United States; Remote; USD 71,635 - 185,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Legal insurance

Job summary

A Veteran-Owned organization is seeking multiple Mid to Sr. Nuclear Engineers to contribute to advanced reactor development in the U.S. This remote opportunity requires engineers experienced in system design, thermal analysis, safety analysis, and fuel handling. Ideal candidates have a background in commercial nuclear operations and regulatory environments. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $52 to $135 per hour, benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and the potential for paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear power and advanced reactors (SFR, SMR, Gen IV).
• Strong understanding of regulatory and safety requirements.
• Nuclear industry experience within commercial operations or DOE programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and scaling of next-generation reactor technology.
• Conduct multidisciplinary coordination for reactor systems integration.
• Perform thermal-hydraulics, heat transfer, and fluid modeling.

Skills

System Design Engineering

CFD & Thermal Analysis

Safety Analysis

Fuel Handling & Core Component Design

Fluids & Thermal Systems Engineering

Plant Integration & Balance of Plant

Job description

Employment Type: Long-term contracts. Eligible for unlimited extensions and able to stay fully remote for entirety of contract.

Pay Range: $52-135 hr depending on the specific role, experience & location

*Compensation varies based on skills, experience, and location where candidate lives.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

Our advanced nuclear client is seeking multiple Mid to Sr. Nuclear Engineers across a range of disciplines to support the continued development and scaling of next-generation reactor technology.

We are actively hiring engineers with experience in:

• System Design Engineering (reactor systems integration & multidisciplinary coordination)
• CFD & Thermal Analysis (thermal-hydraulics, heat transfer, fluid modeling)
• Safety Analysis (licensing support, accident analysis, PRA, transient modeling)
• Fuel Handling & Core Component Design
• Fluids & Thermal Systems Engineering
• Plant Integration & Balance of Plant

This is an opportunity to contribute to advanced reactor development at a pivotal time in the industry. Ideal candidates will have experience in nuclear power, advanced reactors (SFR, SMR, Gen IV), DOE or commercial nuclear environments, and a strong understanding of regulatory and safety requirements.

Nuclear industry experience is strongly preferred, particularly within commercial nuclear operations, DOE programs, or advanced reactor development environments.

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

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