Nuclear Engineer IV
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-11-04
Listing for:
RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Safety Engineer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Now Hiring:
Human Factors Engineer (Nuclear Operations) – Remote Work Model: 100% Remote (No Time Zone Preference)
Working Hours:
Core Business Hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Flexible)
Travel:
Possible domestic site visits and occasional international travel (as required)
Pay Rate: $95/hr About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Human Factors Engineer with a strong background in nuclear plant operations to support engineering activities for advanced nuclear projects. This role focuses on integrating human factors principles into plant design, operational procedures, and human-system interfaces while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities- Apply knowledge of nuclear plant operations and regulatory processes to engineering activities.
- Perform human factors engineering analyses for plant control systems.
- Review, test, and validate human-system interfaces using plant simulators and operating procedures.
- Translate design requirements into engineering analyses and technical documentation.
- Support the development of:
- Normal and abnormal operating procedures
- Emergency operating procedures
- Alarm response procedures
- Operator training programs
- Provide operational expertise to Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) programs.
- Develop acceptance criteria and prerequisites for pre-operational, startup, and selected construction tests.
- Participate in engineering design reviews and corrective action processes to maintain quality standards.
- Deliver high-quality engineering documentation in accordance with project, business, and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline.
- Active or previous Reactor Operator (RO) License
. - Minimum 5 years of experience as a Reactor Operator
. - Minimum 2 years of Human Factors Engineering (HFE) experience
. - Strong understanding of nuclear plant operations and regulatory requirements.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or a related field.
- Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification at a commercial nuclear facility.
- Experience supporting nuclear outages or plant operations requiring RO/SRO qualifications.
- Experience with procedure writing, operator training, or surveillance testing.
- Familiarity with NRC and INPO Operator Training Guidelines.
- Experience with NRC Regulatory Guide 1.71/0711 implementation and reviews.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry standards and best practices.
- PPA Procedure Writer Certification is a plus.
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