Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer

Ameren Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 71,100 - 172,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan

401(k) with company match

Minimum of 15 days paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Corporation is looking for a Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer to develop and maintain models that support the safe operation of the Callaway Energy Center. The role involves advising on risk assessment issues, evaluating plant design changes, and interacting with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, ideally with three years of experience in PRA. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $71,100 - $172,200 and is instrumental in ensuring the plant's operational safety.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in Probabilistic Risk Assessment or Systems Engineering preferred.
• Security screening required for access to the Callaway Energy Center.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PRA models for safe operation.
• Advise on PRA-related issues and evaluate plant risks.
• Interact with regulatory agencies for assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Job description

About the Callaway Energy Center

The Callaway Energy Center is a nuclear facility located in mid‑Missouri. It employs more than 800 workers and contractors and has a 30‑year history of safe operation. It provides a highly efficient, low‑cost, sustainable source of electricity to Ameren Missouri’s 1.2million customers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer‑paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
• Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full‑time employees

About the Position

The Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer develops, maintains, and applies nuclear power plant probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) models to support safe and cost‑effective operation of the Callaway Energy Center. Note: This is an active pipeline for a future opening.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise Nuclear Division personnel on issues related to PRA.
• Participate in plant program groups that use risk insights, such as the Maintenance Rule Expert Panel.
• Evaluate plant design and licensing changes to determine their quantitative impact on plant risk.
• Implement industry‑developed, PRA‑based techniques to optimize programs employed at the Callaway Energy Center.
• Perform PRA evaluations to determine the risk significance of plant events.
• Interact with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory and oversight agencies to provide requested information and technical representation for Callaway assessments.
• Develop, maintain, and document Callaway PRA computer‑based models to enable determination of the quantitative risk associated with plant operation and maintenance.
• Consult with nuclear division personnel on qualitative and quantitative nuclear risk, including topics such as the Maintenance Rule, MSPI, NRC Significance Determination Process, risk‑informed Technical Specifications, and risk‑informed licensing actions.
• Develop and maintain department procedures related to PRA.
• Assume Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties in accordance with the Callaway Energy Center Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP), including responding to assigned ERO facilities within the required RERP response time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
• Three or more years in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (Probabilistic Safety Assessment), Systems Engineering, or Operations preferred.
• Good leadership, decision‑making, human relations, and communication skills required.
• Security screening required for Callaway Energy Center access.
• Technical career path level depends upon applicant's credentials.

Working Conditions

The Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer works a standard day shift in an office/plant/field setting at the Callaway Energy Center. Additional hours, callouts, and/or rotating shifts may be required during refueling outages and emergent plant activities as the needs arise.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $71,100.00 - $172,200.00. This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depend upon applicant’s credentials. At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.