DSA Engineer II

Holtec International; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness resources and voluntary benefits

Training and educational assistance

Job summary

A global energy equipment supplier is seeking a Nuclear Safety Analyst II in Camden, NJ. This role involves safety analysis for the SMR-300 reactor, including core evaluations and licensing compliance. Candidates should have a B.S. in nuclear or mechanical engineering, familiarity with LWRs, and 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary between $110,000 and $135,000 and includes comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with thermal‑hydraulic behavior of light water reactors (LWRs).
• At least 3 years’ experience developing and/or using codes for LWR safety analysis.
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to demonstrate SMR‑300 safety and licensing compliance.
• Perform reactor core and coolant system analyses.
• Manage computer code verification and validation for analyses.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or related field

Tools

RELAP5

RETRAN

COBRA

VIPRE

GOTHIC

Job description

Holtec International seeks qualified applicants in its Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) discipline. The Nuclear Safety Analyst II will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers engaged in designing Holtec's flagship nuclear reactor SMR‑300 (managed by SMR, LLC, a subsidiary of Holtec International). Holtec International is a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry.

The Nuclear Safety Analyst II will be responsible for developing methods and performing analyses to demonstrate that the SMR‑300 satisfies its safety and licensing requirements. These analyses include evaluations of the reactor core, reactor coolant system, engineered safety features, containment, and radiological releases associated with anticipated operational occurrences (AOOs) and design basis accidents (DBAs). The DSA group is also responsible for the development, verification, and validation of the computer codes used in these analyses.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Familiarity with thermal‑hydraulic behavior of light water reactors (LWRs)
• Familiarity with industry computer codes such as RELAP5, RETRAN, COBRA, VIPRE, GOTHIC, etc.
• At least 3 years’ experience developing and/or using codes and methods associated with LWR safety analysis calculations
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810

Salary range: $110,000.00–$135,000.00

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
• Training and educational assistance

Holtec is an equal‑opportunity employer and gives special preference to disabled veterans as part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information can be obtained by consulting the website: holtecinternational.com.