Process Design Chemical Engineer - Advanced Reactors & Advanced Fuel Management

Process Design Chemical Engineer - Advanced Reactors & Advanced Fuel Management

Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long‑lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value‑added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

• Perform standard and non‑standard engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks, resolution of field problems and resolution of quality events.
• Solve a range of straightforward problems, analyze solutions and assess each using standard procedures.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards with support of senior staff.
• Independently evaluate, select and apply standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications for tasks previously performed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Advanced level of specific software tools (CAD, FEA, CFD) and programming skills.

• Provide process design and technical support for chemical processes involving nuclear materials, including conversion operations (strong foundation in chemical engineering principles).
• Develop, review, and optimize process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and operating procedures, including familiarity with CAD and blueprint reading.
• Monitor and analyze process performance data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
• Support startup, shutdown, and modification of chemical processes in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements. A commitment to nuclear safety culture, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Good communication skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data (meetings, email, presentations, customer deliverables) and is able to adapt with flexibility.

• Salary: $82,000 - $107,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness:
  Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long‑and short‑term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks:
  Lifestyle spending account, employer‑paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next‑gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon‑free energy. Here, you can: solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate; build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities; and do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well‑being.

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