Sr. DSA Engineer

Holtec International; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and 11 Paid Holidays

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training and educational assistance

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Camden, NJ is seeking a qualified Sr. Nuclear Safety Analyst to analyze and ensure the safety of its SMR-300 reactor. This role requires a B.S. in nuclear or mechanical engineering, comprehensive knowledge of NRC regulations, and significant experience in LWR safety analysis. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 10 years of experience in LWR safety analysis.
• Comprehensive NRC regulations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to demonstrate SMR-300's safety.
• Analyze reactor core and system safety features.
• Verify and validate computer codes for DSA.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Mechanical engineering

Thermal-hydraulic behavior of LWRs

LWR safety analysis calculations

Programming (FORTRAN, C++, Python)

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

B.S. in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

RELAP5

RETRAN

COBRA

VIPRE

GOTHIC

Job description

Overview

Holtec International seeks qualified applicants in its Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) discipline. The Sr. Nuclear Safety Analyst will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers engaged in designing Holtec's flagship nuclear reactor SMR-300 managed by SMR, LLC, which is a subsidiary of Holtec International. Holtec International is a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods and perform analyses to demonstrate that the SMR-300 satisfies its safety and licensing requirements.
• Analyze reactor core, reactor coolant system, engineered safety features, containment, and radiological releases associated with AOOs and DBAs.
• Contribute to development, verification, and validation of computer codes used in these analyses within the DSA group.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Familiarity with thermal-hydraulic behavior of light water reactors (LWRs)
• Familiarity with industry computer codes such as RELAP5, RETRAN, COBRA, VIPRE, GOTHIC, etc.
• At least 10 years\' experience developing and/or using codes and methods associated with LWR safety analysis calculations
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. NRC regulations pertaining to LWR safety analyses including code validation
• Familiar with NQA-1 software quality assurance programs
• Experience with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C++, or Python
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810

Salary range: $150,000.00-$180,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
• Training and educational assistance

Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting the website: holtecinternational.com.