Nuclear Reactor Core Engineer — Fuel Reliability Leader

Holtec International; Covert Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Hybrid work opportunities

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Holtec International in Covert, MI onsite seeks a Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE) to provide technical leadership for reactor core performance and monitoring, focusing on fuel reliability and material accountability. The role supports operations with conservative reactivity management and decision-making while aligning with Holtec's safety programs.

The position may participate in core reload design analysis, training of Operations and Engineering, and monitoring core-related surveillances and

Qualifications

• BS in Nuclear Engineering or closely related discipline required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience/proficiency in PC use and applications.
• SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR preferred
• Professional Engineering license preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages core performance monitoring and trending, fuel management and configuration control, and the Special Nuclear Material and Accountability program.
• Evaluates core component lifetime and provides replacement instructions.
• Supports training of Operations and Engineering on fuel and core related topics.
• Serves as the site fuel reliability monitor and champions the fuel reliability program.
• Supports Operations for maneuvers/core analysis/operating limits considerations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the reactor core and associated areas.
• Manages reactor core‑related surveillances and startup testing.
• Monitors maintenance and revision to Reactor Engineering procedures.
• Supports dry fuel storage‑related activities and irradiated core component disposal.
• Implements fuel storage and handling requirements.
• Supports core reload design analysis and batch reload implementation.

Education

BS in Nuclear Engineering

Excellent communication

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

Holtec International in Covert, MI onsite seeks a Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE) to provide technical leadership for reactor core performance and monitoring, focusing on fuel reliability and material accountability. The role supports operations with conservative reactivity management and decision-making while aligning with Holtec's safety programs.

The position may participate in core reload design analysis, training of Operations and Engineering, and monitoring core-related surveillances and