Consultant​/Engineer - PRA and PSA

Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking junior, mid, and senior level Engineers with experience in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA), risk-informed applications, and advanced nuclear regulations. In this role, you’ll partner with global leaders in the nuclear industry on projects that directly influence plant safety, regulatory decision-making, and next-generation risk-informed techniques. Our Nuclear teams are based in West Chester, PA, and Schaumburg/Chicago, IL but remote work is available for qualified candidates.

If you’re looking to deepen your expertise, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow in a collaborative environment, this is the place for you.

• PRA Modeling & Analysis – developing and enhancing PRA models for internal events, fire, seismic, and external hazards
• Risk-Informed Applications – supporting licensing and regulatory strategies that impact plant operations (e.g., RICT, 50.69, ILRT extensions)
• Tools & Innovation – applying online risk tools and exploring advanced methods, including optimization approaches and workflow efficiencies
• Human Reliability & Accident Analysis – conducting HRA and evaluating severe accident scenarios
• Advanced Nuclear – analyzing new regulatory structures, exemptions, and licensing modernization
• Client & Regulatory Support – providing consulting expertise, preparing regulatory submittals, and delivering solutions that improve safety and efficiency

(You don’t need to check every box. Experience in one or more risk-based domains is a great foundation, and we’ll help you grow into new areas.)

• Conduct PRA analyses, calculations, and risk-informed engineering evaluations
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver practical, innovative solutions
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mentor and support early-career engineers through knowledge-sharing and guidance
• Contribute to business growth by building relationships and identifying opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent PRA-related experience)
• Experience in the commercial nuclear industry
• Strong analytical skills, self-starter and independent worker, and a commitment to nuclear safety
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal

• Hands-on experience in PRA (internal events, fire PRA, external hazards, or risk-informed applications)
• 5+ years of PRA experience for mid-level consideration, 10+ for senior-level consideration
• Experience with nuclear plant operations, licensing, or engineering
• Familiarity with NRC risk-informed processes
• Prior consulting or client-facing experience
• Project management or technical leadership experience

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.