Sr Nuclear Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks a Sr Nuclear Engineer with a strong background in Extended Power Uprate or Measurement Uncertainty Recapture projects within commercial nuclear power generation. The role focuses on nuclear systems, electrical, instrumentation and controls, reactor engineering, or licensing, with a preference for candidates with nuclear plant operations experience.

You will support EPU and MUR activities, perform engineering analyses, review design documentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10–14 years of engineering experience in commercial nuclear power generation.
• Experience with Extended Power Uprate (EPU) or Measurement Uncertainty Recapture (MUR).
• Strong background in Nuclear Systems, Electrical, I&C, Reactor Engineering, or Nuclear Licensing.
• Experience with plant modifications, evaluations, analyses, or design documentation.
• Nuclear plant operations experience preferred and familiarity with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support EPU and MUR projects, including plant modifications and system performance assessments.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, analyses, and design documentation.
• Evaluate plant systems to identify impacts of engineering modifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, licensing, and operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance and project execution.
• Provide technical expertise in reviewing changes and ensuring safe nuclear plant operations.

Skills

Nuclear Systems

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation & Controls

Reactor Engineering

Nuclear Licensing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Design Hire seeking an experienced Sr Nuclear Engineer with a background in Extended Power Uprate or Measurement Uncertainty Recapture projects within commercial nuclear power generation. This opportunity is open to engineers with expertise in nuclear systems, electrical, instrumentation and controls, reactor engineering, or licensing. Candidates with nuclear plant systems and operations experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities associated with EPU and MUR projects, including plant modifications, technical evaluations, and system performance assessments.
  
• Perform and review engineering calculations, analyses, design documentation, and technical reports supporting nuclear plant operations and power uprate initiatives.
  
• Evaluate electrical, I&C, reactor, and plant systems to identify potential impacts of engineering modifications.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, licensing, and operations teams to support technical requirements, regulatory compliance, and project execution.
  
• Provide technical expertise in reviewing engineering changes, resolving technical challenges, and supporting safe and reliable nuclear plant operations.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  
• Approximately 10-14 years of engineering experience, preferably within commercial nuclear power generation.
  
• Experience supporting Extended Power Uprate (EPU) or Measurement Uncertainty Recapture (MUR) projects.
  
• Strong technical background in one or more of the following: Nuclear Systems, Electrical, I&C, Reactor Engineering, or Nuclear Licensing.
  
• Experience with nuclear plant modifications, engineering evaluations, technical analyses, or design documentation.
  
• Nuclear systems engineering or plant operations experience is highly preferred.
  
• Familiarity with nuclear industry regulations, engineering standards, and plant design requirements.
  
• Preference for candidates with a stable employment history and demonstrated involvement in long-term engineering projects.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.