Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer III
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Location: Richland, WA Salary: $42.00 USD Hourly – $64.00 USD Hourly Job Title: Senior / Principal Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) Engineer – Advanced Nuclear
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Position is open at multiple levels; only one role will be filled based on candidate fit.)
(Relocation or remote not supported; per diem not available) Summary
We are seeking an experienced Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) Engineer to support advanced nuclear reactor projects, including new reactor technologies and large-scale construction efforts. This role involves performing highly complex probabilistic risk assessments, supporting licensing and construction activities, and providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in PRA/PSA methodologies, strong knowledge of NRC regulations and industry standards, and experience supporting owners’ engineering activities, design reviews, and construction oversight for nuclear facilities. The position requires working independently with minimal supervision while serving as a technical advisor and mentor to other engineers.
Required / Mandatory Skills- Strong experience in Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) / Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) methodologies
- Knowledge of industry PRA standards, including ASME/ANS RA-S-1.4
- Experience with initiating event analysis
- Event sequence analysis
- Uncertainty and sensitivity analyses
- Plant operating state definition
- Ability to interpret and apply results from PSA/PRA codes
- Experience reviewing and interpreting regulatory and industry guidance (e.g., NRC, NEI, EPRI)
- Familiarity with Seismic PRA and Fire PRA
- Experience supporting large, complex engineering or construction projects
- Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance
- Strong documentation, review, and technical communication skills
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution plus a minimum of 1 year of engineering experience
- High School Diploma / GED with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license and minimum 1 year of engineering experience
- Experience or exposure to advanced or new nuclear reactor technologies (e.g., non-LWR designs) is highly preferred
- Familiarity with NEI 18-04 and transient/accident analysis is a plus
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