Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer

Averro; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear energy sector is seeking a Nuclear Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer for an innovative project. This remote contract role involves managing Level-1 and Level-2 PRA for nuclear reactors, with significant involvement in regulatory compliance and technical guidance. Ideal candidates have strong quantitative skills, substantial PRA experience, and are knowledgeable about Non-Light Water Reactors.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401K

PTO

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PRA experience in the nuclear space required.
• Familiarity with ASME/ANS Non-Light Water PRA standard.
• Experience with developing fault trees and event trees.

Responsibilities

• Manage PRA work coordination with plant design and safety analysis.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidance.
• Provide technical guidance on reliability and PRA-related topics.

Skills

PRA experience

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Modeling skills

Software engineering skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAFTA

GOTHIC

MELCOR

RADTRAD

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TITLE: Nuclear Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer

LOCATION: Remote

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 12 month contract; strong possibility of extension

PAY RANGE: $63-80/hr. W2

*Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

BENEFITS: Medical insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, dental/vision, pet, and legal insurance.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are hiring a Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer (PRA) for our innovative nuclear energy client! You will be responsible for Level-1 and Level-2 PRA for nuclear reactors Plus, this opportunity is 100% remote!

• Manage PRA work in coordination with plant design, deterministic safety analysis, and other disciplines.
• Ensure that the PRA is appropriate and used for the reactor design and within regulatory requirements, guidance, and standards such as risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors (RG 1.233 and NEI 18-04) and ASME/ANS Non-Light Water PRA standard.
• Develop containment fault trees and event trees to reflect most up to date design using CAFTA.
• Perform risk integration using the PRA model to report risk metrics and importance measures.
• Perform focused PRA analysis to support trade studies.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and managers on reliability and various PRA-related topics.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of PRA experience in the nuclear space
• Knowledgeable of PRA principles and familiar with the ASME/ANS Non-Light Water PRA standard.
• Knowledgeable of PRA fundamentals in data, human reliability, accident analysis, severe accidents, and source term assessments.
• Experience with developing fault trees and event trees preferably using CAFTA, or similar software.
• Experience with performing assessments using codes such as GOTHIC, MELCOR, RADTRAD, or similar tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors is required (NEI 18-04).
• Experience with SFR and/or Molten Salt Reactors safety analysis is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates.
• Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling and reporting skills.
• Strong software engineering skills in any language is a plus.

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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