Nuclear Analysis Engineer

Overview

Join ENERCON's Nuclear Services Group as a Nuclear Analysis Engineer in Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta). In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop nuclear and mechanical safety analysis work products supporting licensing, design, and operability of nuclear power, fuel cycle facilities, and other nuclear facilities. This role is in support of the multi-disciplinary Engineering & Safety Analysis team, which supports radiological, thermal‑hydraulic, chemical and meteorological assessments of new and existing nuclear facilities, structures, systems, and components.

This position can be Part Time, Full Time, or contract based. Remote will be considered for candidates with 10+ years of experience in the nuclear or power industries.

Imagine a day where you're at the heart of solving important challenges, using your expertise to ensure the safety of nuclear power or nuclear facilities and protect the public & environment. In this role, your work drives innovation, supports groundbreaking projects, and makes a lasting impact on the future of clean, reliable energy.

• Safety & Licensing Support:
  Prepare calculations, evaluations, engineering change packages, and licensing documents associated with mechanical, nuclear or chemical safety analysis. Provide technical support and develop licensing documents for Safety Analysis Reports (SAR), Integrated Safety Assessments (ISA), or license amendment requests (LAR) related to nuclear analysis licensing submittals. Develop and assess the nuclear facility safety programs, design basis documents, key calculations, processes and procedures in accordance with current design and regulatory requirements and expectations (USNRC & DOE).
• Shielding Analysis:
  Perform shielding and radiological evaluations using diverse methods and models for applications including shielding for people, structures, and components. Key Software: MCNP, ATILLA.
• Criticality Safety:
  Perform criticality safety assessments to support the nuclear fuel cycle including conversion, enrichment, fabrication, new fuel storage, spent fuel storage and decommissioning. Key Software: MCNP, SCALE.
• Fuel Engineering:
  Perform technical analyses of nuclear fuel performance and core behavior based on mechanical design of BWR and PWR fuel. Support plant operational needs through evaluation of reload changes based on established licensing methodologies.
• Atmospheric Dispersion and Chemical Hazards:
  Perform atmospheric dispersion, deposition and plume analyses associated with normal and accident effects of radiological, chemical and thermal releases to the environment. Evaluate nuclear and industrial facility hazards including radiation, explosion, smoke and toxic gas for access, habitability, safe shutdown, environmental and public safety concerns. Key Software: ARCON, PAVAN, RADTRAD, ALOHA.
• Client Relations & Business Development:
  Participate in and support client peer reviews, expert panels and NRC audits. Collaborate with discipline and client counterparts to ensure project clarity. Develop technical proposals and support business development as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering degree.
• Requires a minimum of 3+ years of experience of safety analysis work in a nuclear environment.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in application of technical skills to unique, varied and challenging engineering problems.
• Willing to travel to a plant site for meetings and/or assignment. Assignments vary based on project and client needs, ranging from a few weeks to several months.

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

The compensation range listed is a good‑faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon passing pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.