Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer

Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer

Supporting Licensing Department

Work Location: CA or UT (Hybrid - 2 weeks onsite / 2 weeks remote)

• Duration
  :
  Long Term - Hire options are flexible:
  Direct Hire Full Time Employee
• 6-month contract-to-hire through staff aug
• Staff Aug only

Hours
: 40 +

• Develop, maintain, and update PRA models in support of nuclear licensing and safety basis documentation across DoD/DoE, fuel facility, and/or commercial nuclear programs as assigned.
• Perform risk-informed analyses to support design decisions, license amendments, and regulatory submittals.
• Conduct fault tree, event tree, and failure mode analyses.
• Support risk-informed decision making processes across engineering and licensing functions.
• Prepare PRA-related technical documentation and regulatory submittals.
• Coordinate with safety analysis and licensing teams to integrate PRA results into licensing basis documentation.
• Stay current with DOE, DoD, and commercial nuclear PRA standards and methodology developments.
• Support independent peer reviews of PRA models as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and hands‑on PRA experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5–8 years of PRA experience in a nuclear environment.
• Proficiency with industry-standard PRA software (e.g., SAPHIRE, CAFTA, or equivalent).
• Experience with DOE, DoD, and/or commercial nuclear PRA standards and applications.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.

Physical Requirements
:
Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.