Principal Engineer - Core Neutronics

Framatome North America; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off: vacation, sick days, +H

Job summary

Framatome North America is seeking an experienced engineer with a strong background in PWR/BWR core design and nuclear analysis to shape the future of clean energy in the U.S. This role involves independent work on complex tasks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering value through innovations.

The ideal candidate has significant experience with nuclear analysis codes, Linux environments, and programming in Fortran, C, C++, or Python, and demonstrates excellent teamwork and communication

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with PWR/BWR core design or nuclear analysis.
• Experience with nuclear analysis tools and codes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering assignments in design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, and field tasks.
• Review department work products, risk assessments, and analyses.
• Propose solutions and work autonomously on assignments.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Develop new or adapted products or methods to provide value.

Skills

PWR/BWR core design

Nuclear analysis

Linux environment

Fortran/C/C++/Python

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Physics or Engineering-related degrees may be accepted

Tools

Nuclear analysis codes (ANC/SCALE/CASMO/SIMULATE)

Job description

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

• Perform a variety of more complex engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems.
• Perform independent review of department work products, risk assessments, Apparent Cause Analyses, Root Cause Analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis etc.
• Propose solutions and work scope to supervisor, works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
• Independently evaluate, select and apply a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making more complex adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
• Develop new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers.
• Understand impact of work on other organizations internally and externally.
• Work on special projects, as directed.
• Provide suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience in pressurized water reactor (PWR) or boiling water reactor (BWR) core design and/or nuclear analysis experience.
• Experience with computer model development and application (e.g.,ANC, SCALE, CASMO, SIMULATE, or other nuclear industry analysis code).
• Familiarity with engineering workstation computers and within LINUX operating environments.
• Programming/software capabilities and experience in FORTRAN, C/C++, or PYTHON.
• Display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Excellent communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Grows developed network and maintains good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $115,000 - $156,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A ).