Nuclear Engineer

This Nuclear Engineer role at Insight Global emphasizes Nuclear Reactor Core Design Validation and Emergency Plant Shutdown (SCRAM) Initiation, with 100.0% of requirements covered by standard readiness verification.

Based on O NET occupation data + scraped listing
• Analysis computed # Nuclear Engineer
• United States Contract Junior —Posted SOP Alignment (Top)29%
Nuclear Reactor Core Design Validation Readiness Match
100%0 skill gaps identified SOP Signal Score
0.4/102 compliance keywords## What Does This Nuclear Engineer Nuclear Fluence & Radiological Engineer (Contract)
Engagement: 2‐Year Contract

Location:

Lynchburg, VA (24501) Worksite:
Remote Pay Rate: $70–$90/hr (based on experience)
About the RoleA leading nuclear technology organization is seeking an experienced Nuclear Fluence & Radiological Engineer to join the Core Design and Safety Analysis organization within its Fuel Business Unit. This team supports critical nuclear safety and analysis activities for commercial power plants and plays a key role in advancing clean, safe, and reliable nuclear energy.

This position focuses on vessel fluence analysis, radiological analysis, licensing support, and advanced nuclear modeling, working closely with internal engineering teams, utility customers, and regulatory authorities.

What You’ll DoAs a Fluence & Radiological Engineer, you will lead and execute technical analyses for commercial nuclear power plants, including:

Lead reload licensing and first‐of‐a‐kind licensing activities

Perform vessel fluence analysis (PWR preferred; BWR acceptable)
Conduct dose, source term, shielding, transportation, and SFP criticality analyses

Apply optimization tools and automation to streamline analyses

Develop, maintain, and apply computer models using industry‐standard nuclear analysis codes

Interface with customers and regulatory authorities to support code and methodology approvals

Prepare and review design reports, safety analyses, calculation packages, and technical documentation

Support regulatory and customer audits, reviews, and technical discussions

Required Qualifications BS, MS, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or a related discipline(Physics with a nuclear concentration acceptable)5+ years of experience performing vessel fluence analysisPWR experience strongly preferred; BWR acceptable

Hands‐on experience with fluence and radiological analysis, including:

Dose & source term analysis

Spent Fuel Pool (SFP) criticality

Shielding & transportation analysis

Demonstrated experience with nuclear modeling codes, including:

MCNP (MANDATORY)
SCALESERPENTOpenMCATILLAADVANTAGE or equivalent tools

Note:

Most Criticality Safety Engineers do not have the depth of fluence/radiological analysis experience required for this role.

Preferred Experience Supporting licensing activities with regulatory authorities

Familiarity with automation, scripting, or optimization tools

Prior experience working directly with utility customers

Soft Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively in team‐based technical environments

Customer‐focused mindset with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Passion for problem‐solving, innovation, and advancing nuclear technology

Why This Role Long‐term 2‐year contract stability

Remote work supporting major nuclear programs

Competitive hourly compensation

High‐impact role supporting nuclear safety and licensing

Opportunity to contribute directly to clean, safe, and reliable energy

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