Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer

Job Title: Senior Safety Analysis Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA

Type: Contract

Compensation: $46.00 - $77.00 per hour

Work Model: Remote – offsite

Hours: 40.0 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Develop and update the nuclear power plant commissioning test and/or start-up test abstract and specification

• Utilize safety analysis results to support SSCs performance and operation procedure development

• Develop system models and perform safety analysis of Anticipated Operational Occurrence (AOO), Design Basis Event (DBE), and Design Basis Accident (DBA) for the Natrium Demonstration reactor

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish core and reactor SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements as well as support the overall design

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NEI 18-04 Licensing Basis Event (LBE) analyses and findings into licensing documentation and project design activities

• Develop and maintain documentation of model development and analysis results

• Perform engineering reviews of other engineering analysis and design deliverables, such as ASME design transients

• Assess plant transient benchmark tests, identify applicable tests relevant to the advanced reactor, and perform benchmark calculations

• Contribute to the company software framework implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis

Requirements

• Experience in nuclear power plant commissioning and/or start-up test abstract and specification

• Knowledge in nuclear power plant operation and system performance

• Extensive experience in nuclear safety analysis and reactor system modeling

• Significant experience with safety analysis software such as RELAP5, TRACE, TRAC, GOTHIC, or other nuclear system analysis tools

• Knowledge in transient and accident analysis for submittals to NRC, such as Chapter 15 in the FSAR, is highly desired

• Familiarity with nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic fundamentals and reactor dynamics

• Knowledge of nuclear reactor core physics, neutron transport theory, and reactivity feedback

• Knowledge of nuclear reactor instrumentation and control systems and modeling approaches in safety analysis codes

• Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors, including EMDAP and Regulatory Guide 1.203, is preferred

• Experience with SFR safety analysis or methods is highly desirable

• Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling and reporting skills

• Understanding of NQA-1 requirements and experience working under a quality assurance program

• Strong software engineering skills in Python, Fortran, or C++ are a plus

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or relevant engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the nuclear field

• Must possess high trust and integrity, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster teamwork

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.