Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer I - New Nuclear

KBH Industrial; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 67,516 - 78,206; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Program

Job summary

KBH Industrial in Richland, WA, seeks a Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer I. In this role, you will perform complex analyses and designs, providing technical support and leadership for innovative nuclear reactor projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and has a strong foundation in probabilistic risk assessment methods. The position offers competitive pay aligned with market factors and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent and at least one year of engineering experience.
• Or high school diploma/GED with a PE license and one year of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering analyses and designs for audits and assessments.
• Advise on specialized engineering requirements.
• Provide technical direction and leadership to engineers.

Skills

Probabilistic Risk Assessment

Consequence and Hazard Analysis

Technical Leadership

Problem-Solving Techniques

Continuing Education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer I - New Nuclear

Job Summary

Perform various complex Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in the areas of probabilistic risk assessment methods, consequence and hazard analysis, defense-in-depth, use of available Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) standards and regulatory guidance, and other related PSA activities.

• Provide independent engineering service and support to perform highly complex engineering tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in the application of engineering fundamentals in support of the design modification, operating, and independent assessment of Energy Northwest facilities.
• Serve as an advisor to others.
• Support our team with owners engineer oversight, construction, design reviews of new advanced reactor technologies, and progressive design/build contracts.
• Support Owners Engineer activities, assist with site licensing and construction permit activities, participate in design reviews for new reactor technologies, support progressive design/build contracts and construction efforts, interpret and review NRC regulations, NEI and EPRI documents, provide schedule inputs and review project timelines.

Principal Accountabilities

Perform highly complex engineering analyses and designs in support of operations, systems, programs, audit inspections, and assessments requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Work with minimal supervision.
• Serve as an advisor providing advice and counsel on assignments concerning specialized or unique engineering requirements; solutions involve unconventional or innovative program solving techniques. Provide technical leadership and training on highly complex or extended projects.
• Tasks involve highly complex problem‑solving techniques and require advanced application of practices and methodologies. Provide leadership to small groups to resolve complex issues. Guidance is rarely available; advanced technology skills required.
• Provide technical direction and leadership routinely to other engineers; serve as a mentor and provide training.
• Identify needs and initiate development of new policies, programs, plans, and procedures to meet strategic objectives.
• Assure compliance with regulatory and industry guidance; provide interpretation of industry guidance for application.
• Identify potential problems in design, quality, or operation and initiate corrective action per plant Condition Report (CR) process.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and at least one year of engineering experience.
• OR high school diploma or GED and PE license obtained by accredited examination and at least one year of engineering experience.

Desired KSAs

• Knowledge of advanced nuclear reactor/plant design (e.g., High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor Design).
• Experience with large construction projects.
• Knowledge of industry consensus standards for Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), including ASME/ANS RA-S-1.4; skill in PRA model development, plant operating state definition, initiating event analysis, event sequence analysis, and performance of quantitative uncertainty analyses and sensitivity analyses.
• Knowledge of transient and accident analyses and radioactive source term analyses.
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply results of PSA codes.
• Familiarity with Seismic and Fire PRA.
• Familiarity with NEI 18-04.

Additional Information

• Schedule: 4 days x 10 hours.
• Being On Call required for role: No.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $49.01 to $56.77 per hour.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained.

KBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work‑life balance.