Senior Nuclear Engineer: Lead Reactor Modeling & Safety

Last Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Energy, based in Austin, Texas, is searching for a Senior Nuclear Engineer to enhance their engineering team. The engineering role encompasses critical responsibilities including performing complex thermal-hydraulic and neutronics calculations. This position requires a strong educational background in nuclear engineering along with extensive industry experience.

Candidates should possess expertise in various engineering codes such as TRACE and MELCOR, and be capable of communicating effectively with diverse audiences. Join a company that is leading innovation in nuclear power.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in nuclear systems analysis, safety analysis, or reactor physics.
• Proficiency with at least two nuclear engineering codes.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex thermal-hydraulic and neutronics calculations.
• Verify and approve engineering calculations and safety analyses.
• Develop and maintain detailed models for reactor systems.

Skills

Thermal-hydraulic calculations

Neutronics calculations

Engineering calculations approval

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

TRACE

MELCOR

MCNP

VERA

SCALE

SERPENT

Job description

Last Energy, based in Austin, Texas, is searching for a Senior Nuclear Engineer to enhance their engineering team. The engineering role encompasses critical responsibilities including performing complex thermal-hydraulic and neutronics calculations. This position requires a strong educational background in nuclear engineering along with extensive industry experience.

Candidates should possess expertise in various engineering codes such as TRACE and MELCOR, and be capable of communicating effectively with diverse audiences. Join a company that is leading innovation in nuclear power.