Senior PSA​/PSHA Engineer; Nuclear Seismic Risk Assessment

Senior PSA/PSHA Engineer (Nuclear Seismic Risk Assessment)

Location – Pickering/Mississauga, ON

Hybrid / Onsite

Contract
-1 year

The Raise has partnered with our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking organization operating within the nuclear industry. Committed to excellence and innovation, they are seeking a highly skilled Senior PSA/PSHA Engineer to support future Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) and Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA) reviews and analysis activities within a nuclear generating environment.

This role will support critical nuclear safety and seismic risk assessment initiatives by preparing, reviewing, and validating seismic hazard analyses and technical calculations while collaborating with utility stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in nuclear probabilistic risk assessment methodologies, seismic hazard analysis, and regulated engineering environments.

• Prepare and review Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessments (PSHA)
• Prepare, review, and validate PSHA technical reports and supporting documentation
• Perform and review technical calculations and engineering analyses supporting PSHA reviews
• Support probabilistic safety assessment (PSA/PRA) activities related to seismic risk
• Interface with utility stakeholders, engineering teams, and technical reviewers
• Ensure technical work complies with applicable nuclear, seismic, and regulatory standards
• Participate in technical discussions, risk evaluations, and safety review activities
• Support regulatory and licensing documentation as required
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations related to seismic probabilistic risk assessments

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geological Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related discipline
• Ontario Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) License in good standing
• Completion of: EPRI Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Training (Training )
• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or reviewing:
  • Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessments (PSHA)
  • Probabilistic Safety Assessments (PSA/PRA)
• Seismic risk analyses within regulated industries
• Strong understanding of seismic probabilistic methodologies and nuclear safety principles
• Experience working within highly regulated technical environments
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills

• Previous experience within the nuclear power industry
• Experience supporting Canadian nuclear utilities such as Bruce Power or OPG
• Familiarity with CNSC regulatory requirements and nuclear safety standards
• Experience supporting seismic fragility assessments and SPRA activities
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant engineering discipline is considered an asset
• Experience participating in technical peer reviews and independent assessments

• Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA/PSA)
• Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA)
• Seismic engineering principles
• Nuclear safety analysis
• Technical report preparation and review
• Engineering calculations and analysis
• Stakeholder coordination and technical presentations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently in a technically complex environment
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance mindset

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact nuclear safety initiatives supporting one of Canada’s leading nuclear power organizations. You will work alongside experienced technical teams on critical seismic and probabilistic safety assessment activities within a highly specialized engineering environment.