Senior Reactor Physicist

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Reactor Physicist to be part of our team in the Fuel and Physics department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation, refurbishment, or waste management and decommissioning of existing CANDU nuclear power plants.

• Perform and/or supervise the following calculations:
• Finite‑reactor‑core calculations
• Kinetics calculations
• Advanced‑fuel‑cycle calculations
• Monte Carlo calculations
• Prepare inputs, run reactor physics computer codes
• Develop, adapt and modify FORTRAN computer codes as required for specific applications (e.g., to implement new methods or perform new types of calculations)
• Develop methodologies and perform reactor physics analyses to support design and commercial activities
• Document analyses in technical notes and reports, and present results at meetings
• Estimate, monitor schedules and assign work to meet completion dates
• Perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs
• Propose/develop approaches to be used on reactor physics tasks
• Develop analysis basis plans

• Masters degree (or equivalent) or higher from a university of recognized standing in Physics or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent
• Experience of CANDU reactor physics
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (experience obtained in advanced degree programs will be considered for applicability against this requirement)
• Experience with reactor physics codes such as WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP, DONJON and/or MCNP
• Experience with nuclear data library creation
• Experience with few energy group constants
• Experience of uncertainty assessment
• Knowledge of light water reactors, and small modular reactors is desirable
• Must be conversant with computer environments; proficiency in both Linux and WINDOWS environments is a strong asset
• Proficiency in computer programming, especially FORTRAN, C++ are very desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and career development to grow your skills and expertise.

Take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.