Thermal-Hydraulic Engineer 2

• Execute VIPRE subchannel evaluations, including CHF predictions and thermal margin calculations, in accordance with approved methods
• Maintain subchannel models and ensure correctness of inputs, correlations, and boundary conditions
• Conduct RELAP analyses for LOCA, non-LOCA transients, and other design-basis scenarios
• Document model setup, assumptions, and results according to approved requirements
• Assess system behavior and protective features against safety-analysis acceptance criteria
• Identify design impacts on thermal-hydraulic margins and communicate findings
• Support cross-functional thermal-hydraulic reviews for reload safety analyses, plant design changes, operational concepts, and licensing deliverables
• Evaluate margin sensitivities and interface impacts of design changes
• Manage design and analysis interfaces within the Nuclear Fuels organization
• Contribute technical development of licensing technical or topical reports, license applications, and other licensing documentation
• Prepare and verify engineering reports, calculations, studies, system descriptions, requirement specifications, and other design documents
• Develop resolutions to challenging problems using creativity and innovation
• Support changing organizational priorities, including urgent analysis needs, cross-functional reviews, technical troubleshooting, and special studies
• Collaborate with Nuclear Methods, Nuclear Design, Code Development, Engineering, and Operations teams

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or related discipline) from a four-year accredited college or university
• Advanced degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is desirable
• Minimum 3 years of full-time, directly relevant engineering experience
• Experience implementing engineering design processes for subchannel thermal-hydraulics, transient analysis, or related safety analysis
• Experience in neutronics or fuel performance preferred
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810
• Familiarity with PWR thermal-hydraulic principles, design basis safety analysis, and interfaces with core design, fuel design, neutronics, and transient analysis
• Understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation
• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in executing thermal-hydraulic evaluations and analyses, including subchannel modeling and safety analysis compliance. Proficient in collaborating across engineering disciplines to support design changes and licensing documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis
• Subchannel Modeling
• Safety Analysis Compliance
• Engineering Design Processes
• Nuclear Engineering

Hard Skills

• RELAP Analysis
• CHF Predictions
• Thermal Margin Calculations
• Transient Analysis
• Neutronics
• Fuel Performance
• Quality Assurance Regulations
• Engineering Documentation
• Design Basis Safety Analysis
• Margin Sensitivity Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Creativity
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Eligible Under 10 CFR Part 810

Industry Keywords

• Nuclear Fuels
• PWR Thermal-Hydraulic Principles
• 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
• 10 CFR 21
• NQA-1