This is a design and project based engineering opportunity with a large nuclear energy corporation. The position provides engineering technical support for BWR nuclear power plants in the US. Design and optimize Reload Fuel Bundle and Core Designs that support reliable and economic generation while satisfying applicable fuel design and licensing criteria. Perform Fuel Cycle evaluations in support of different plant operating strategies, for example; higher operating plant capacity factors, shorter outage durations, and power uprates. Evaluate alternate fuel management strategies and new fuel design features in support of optimum fuel cycle economics and safe and reliable operation. Provide general fuels-reactor physics technical support for plant operations, design and licensing activities. Implement improvements in Fuels processes to enhance overall quality and efficiency.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Performs work of above average complexity that conforms to all project/task requirements, including defined scope, schedule, budget, and that requires an independent understanding and application of engineering theories, complex calculations and computer codes for design applications, standards, concepts, techniques as well as knowledge of engineering industry codes and government regulations.
Provides technical support for daily operations, plant improvements, process improvements, design, equipment acquisition, plant breakdown and analysis, self-assessment, technical procedure reviews, corrective actions, root cause analysis, critical path analysis and detailed review of engineering products.
Works closely with engineering, maintenance and operations staff, along with other groups within and outside the corporation, to quickly resolve technical issues.
Works under the department manager, must take ownership of project/task completion to meet scheduled due dates, identifying emerging issues and contributing solutions for engineering-related problems.
Trains personnel in the application and use of engineering concepts, materials, plant design-based equipment, or procedures.
Directs personnel in established practices, technical and quality assurance procedures; monitors and develops the engineering expertise of personnel.
May act as a technical expert in an area of responsibility.
Identifies and helps solve problems by bringing to bear needed resources and information.
The ideal candidate will have two or more years of nuclear engineering experience, preferably in a BWR, and possessing knowledge of nuclear plant systems, equipment, policies, practices, codes and standards. A BS degree in Engineering or related sciences is required unless the candidate has extensive (10+ years) of experience in the nuclear engineering field. Candidates with varying experience will be considered; compensation will be determined by qualifications. Experience with running large computer code packages is desired. The corporation is looking for a wide range of experience (entry level to senior engineers) and the compensation will be based on experience and current compensation levels.
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