Senior Safety Analysis Engineer

Senior Safety Analysis Engineer

Position Title:

Senior Safety Analysis Engineer

Position

Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Safety Analysis Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and update the nuclear power plant commissioning test and/or start-up test abstract and specification
• Utilize safety analysis results to support SSCs performance and operation procedure development
• Develop system models and perform safety analysis of Anticipated Operational Occurrence (AOO), Design Basis Event (DBE), and Design Basis Accident (DBA) for the Demonstration reactor
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish core and reactor SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements as well as support the overall design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NEI 18-04 Licensing Basis Event (LBE) analyses and findings into licensing documentation and project design activities
• Develop and maintain documentation of model development and analysis results
• Perform engineering reviews of other engineering analysis and design deliverables, such as ASME design transients
• Assess plant transient benchmark tests, identify applicable tests relevant to the reactor and perform benchmark calculations
• Contribute to the Company software framework implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in nuclear power plant commissioning and/or start-up test abstract and specification
• Knowledge in nuclear power plant operation and system performance
• Extensive experience in nuclear safety analysis, nuclear reactor system modeling
• Significant experience with safety analysis software such as RELAP5, TRACE, TRAC, GOTHIC, or other nuclear system analysis software
• Experience in transient and accident analysis for submittals to NRC, such as Chapter 15 in the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), is highly desired
• Knowledgeable of nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic fundamentals as well as reactor dynamics and transient phenomena
• Knowledgeable of nuclear reactor core physics such as neutron transport theory and reactivity feedback
• Knowledgeable of nuclear reactor instrumentation and control systems, and related modeling approaches in the safety analysis computer code
• Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors is required
• Familiarity with EMDAP and Regulatory Guide 1.203 is preferred
• Experience with SFR safety analysis or methods is highly desirable
• Experience with other reactor designs, such as Light Water Reactors (LWRs), can be considered when differentiating candidates
• Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling and reporting skills
• Understanding NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management as well as experience working under a quality assurance program
• Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges
• Strong software engineering skills in any language, such as Python, Fortran, or C++, is a plus
• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the nuclear field
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
• Travel Required:
  
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Job Details:

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate Range: $46-$77/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)

Location:

100% Remote

Acceptable Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package:
Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent:
Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.