Nuclear Probabilistic Analysis Engineer II

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

EAP

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a Nuclear Probabilistic Analysis Engineer II to perform complex Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) and advanced engineering analyses in support of operations and assessments in Richland, WA. This on-site role requires deep knowledge of PRA standards, regulatory guidance, and risk-informed decision making.

You will lead PSA tasks, mentor engineers, and provide technical direction on design reviews and licensing activities, with emphasis on defense in depth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3 years of discipline-specific engineering experience or high school diploma/GED with PE license and 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of advanced nuclear reactor/plant design (e.g., HTGR).
• Experience with large construction projects.
• Familiarity with PRA standards including RA-S-1.4 (ASME/ANS).
• Skill in PRA model development, operating state definition, initiating event and event sequence analyses, and uncertainty analyses.
• Knowledge of transient and accident analyses and radioactive source term analyses.
• Ability to interpret and apply PSA results.
• Familiarity with Seismic and Fire PRA and NEI 18-04.
• Work sponsorship is not available; third-party candidates not considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex PSA tasks and probabilistic risk assessment analyses.
• Provide independent engineering support for design modification and assessments.
• Lead engineering analyses supporting operations, inspections, and licensing activities.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to other engineers on complex projects.
• Support Owners Engineer activities including design reviews and construction oversight.

Skills

PRA model development

PSA experience

Hazard/consequence analysis

Regulatory guidance application

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Job description

Location: Richland, Washington Type: Contract Job #8511 Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Nuclear Probabilistic Analysis Engineer II performs complex Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) and highly advanced engineering analyses in support of operations, systems, programs, audit inspections, and assessments. Responsibilities require specialized expertise and broad experience in probabilistic risk assessment methods, consequence and hazard analysis, defense in depth evaluations, and the application of established Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) standards and regulatory guidance. The position applies advanced engineering methods, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements to support safety, design, and operational decision making across a wide range of highly complex engineering and PSA activities. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA. Pay range: $50.89 - $60.54

Benefits:

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90 days of employment)


• EAP: Employee Assistance Program


• Benefit options available: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)


• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities:

• Perform various complex Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in probabilistic risk assessment methods, consequence and hazard analysis, defense in depth, and the use of available Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) standards and regulatory guidance, as well as other related PSA activities.


• Provide independent engineering service and support to perform highly complex engineering tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in the application of engineering fundamentals in support of design modification, operation, and independent assessment of the organization's facilities.


• Perform highly complex engineering analyses and designs in support of operations, systems, programs, audit inspections, and assessments, requiring application of engineering methods and analysis, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Work with minimal supervision.


• Serve as an advisor providing advice and counsel on assignments involving specialized or unique engineering requirements.


• Solutions may involve unconventional or innovative problem-solving techniques.


• Provide technical direction, leadership, mentoring, and training to other engineers on highly complex or extended projects, including leadership of small groups to resolve complex issues.


• Support Owners Engineer activities, including oversight of construction; participation in design reviews for new and advanced reactor technologies; support of progressive design/build contracts and construction efforts; and assistance with site licensing and construction permit activities.


• Interpret and review Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) documents; assure compliance with regulatory and industry guidance; and provide interpretation of guidance for application.


• Identify the need for, and initiate development of, new policies, programs, plans, and procedures to meet strategic objectives.


• Identify potential problems in design, quality, or operation and initiate corrective actions in accordance with the plant Condition Report (CR) process.


• Provide schedule inputs and review project timelines as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and 3 years of discipline specific engineering experience; OR High school diploma or GED and PE license obtained by an accredited examination and 5 years of discipline specific engineering experience.


• Knowledge of advanced nuclear reactor/plant design (i.e., High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor Design)


• Experience with large construction projects


• Knowledge in industry consensus standards for Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), including ASME/ANS RA-S-1.4


• Skill in PRA model development, plant operating state definition, initiating event analysis, event sequence analysis, and performance of quantitative uncertainty analyses and sensitivity analyses


• Knowledge of transient and accident analyses and radioactive source term analyses


• Ability to correctly interpret and apply results of PSA codes


• Familiarity with Seismic and Fire PRA


• Familiarity with NEI 18-04


• Work sponsorship is not available at this time.


• Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.