Nuclear PRA Engineer — Early Career Opportunity

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

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.