Nuclear Engineer IV-: 2945

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a Human Factors Engineer (Nuclear Operations) for a 100% remote role. You will apply human factors to plant designs, procedures, and interfaces while meeting regulatory and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has RO license, 5+ years as RO and 2+ years HFE experience, with strong nuclear operations knowledge. Travel for sites and international visits may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Active or previous Reactor Operator (RO) License.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Reactor Operator.
• Minimum 2 years of Human Factors Engineering (HFE) experience.
• Strong understanding of nuclear plant operations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of nuclear plant operations and regulatory processes to engineering activities.
• Perform human factors analyses for plant control systems.
• Review, test, and validate human-system interfaces using plant simulators and operating procedures.
• Translate design requirements into engineering analyses and technical documentation.
• Develop and support procedures and operator training materials.
• Support RAM programs and reliability objectives.
• Contribute to design reviews and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver high-quality documentation in line with standards.

Skills

RO License

HFE experience

Nuclear operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Now Hiring: Human Factors Engineer (Nuclear Operations) – Remote

Work Model: 100% Remote (No Time Zone Preference)

Working Hours: Core Business Hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Flexible)

Travel: Possible domestic site visits and occasional international travel (as required)

Pay Rate: $95/hr

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Human Factors Engineer with a strong background in nuclear plant operations to support engineering activities for advanced nuclear projects. This role focuses on integrating human factors principles into plant design, operational procedures, and human-system interfaces while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of nuclear plant operations and regulatory processes to engineering activities.
• Perform human factors engineering analyses for plant control systems.
• Review, test, and validate human-system interfaces using plant simulators and operating procedures.
• Translate design requirements into engineering analyses and technical documentation.
• Support the development of:
• Normal and abnormal operating procedures
• Emergency operating procedures
• Alarm response procedures
• Operator training programs
• Provide operational expertise to Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) programs.
• Develop acceptance criteria and prerequisites for pre-operational, startup, and selected construction tests.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and corrective action processes to maintain quality standards.
• Deliver high-quality engineering documentation in accordance with project, business, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Active or previous Reactor Operator (RO) License.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Reactor Operator.
• Minimum 2 years of Human Factors Engineering (HFE) experience.
• Strong understanding of nuclear plant operations and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or a related field.
• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification at a commercial nuclear facility.
• Experience supporting nuclear outages or plant operations requiring RO/SRO qualifications.
• Experience with procedure writing, operator training, or surveillance testing.
• Familiarity with NRC and INPO Operator Training Guidelines.
• Experience with NRC Regulatory Guide 1.71/0711 implementation and reviews.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry standards and best practices.
• PPA Procedure Writer Certification is a plus.