Nuclear Engineer - Early Career

Jensen Hughes; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes in Cary, NC seeks early career engineers with nuclear PRA experience to join our safety and reliability consulting team. Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates are welcome, with 1–3 years of PRA exposure considered.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across North America to conduct risk assessments, develop models, and prepare technical reports for clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required; Mechanical, Nuclear, or Electrical preferred.
• Excellent communications and writing skills are required.
• Proficient in Excel and/or Access; MathCAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct probabilistic risk assessments (PRA) and engineering analyses using industry-standard methodologies.
• Develop and improve risk assessment models and methodologies for safety and reliability in nuclear facilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across locations to gather data and develop solutions.
• Generate detailed technical reports and presentations for clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on interpretation and application of risk results to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops to discuss risk management strategies.

Skills

Communications

Writing skills

Excel

Access

MathCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

Job description

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939.

Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking early career engineers with Nuclear consulting experience in our Cary, NC office. Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates are welcome to apply and learn Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineering. We are also open to considering in nuclear engineers with 1-3 years of relevant experience, ideally in PRA engineering.

Our team provides safety and reliability consulting to the nuclear industry and serves customers located throughout North America. We perform specialty technical services in a wide variety of engineering projects, which range from day-to-day nuclear power plant operation to cutting edge research and development in all areas related to plant safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive probabilistic risk assessments (PRA) and engineering analyses utilizing industry-standard methodologies and tools to evaluate and mitigate potential risks associated with nuclear power plant operations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve methodologies and models for assessing and managing risks to ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability in nuclear facilities.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams of nuclear consultants, engineers, and industry experts across various geographical locations to gather and analyze data, share insights, and develop holistic solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Generate detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation summarizing analysis findings, methodologies, and recommendations for clients, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to clients regarding the interpretation and application of risk assessment results, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and presentations to effectively communicate technical concepts, present analysis results, and facilitate discussions on risk management strategies and mitigation measures.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulations, and advancements in nuclear engineering, risk assessment methodologies, and industry standards to inform continuous improvement initiates and enhance the equality and relevance of our consulting services.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements in risk assessment workflows and methodologies, leveraging technological advancements and innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement and optimization of our consulting services.

Requirements And Qualifications

• B.S. degree in an Engineering discipline required; Mechanical, Nuclear, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Prior experience in the power industry or with nuclear technology (e.g., U.S. Navy Nuclear Program) is a plus.
• Excellent communications and writing skills.
• Proficient in the use of Excel and/or Access database tools to track/analyze data in support of various risk analysis tasks; MathCAD experience a plus.
• Background check and drug screen are required for this position.
• Submitting a cover letter outlining your interest in this position is highly encouraged.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.

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