Nuclear Engineer / Analyst at Kforce Inc.
Camden, NJ 09104
About the Job
- Nuclear Engineer/Analyst will provide meaningful technical contributions in the development, application, and licensing of SMR-PWR
- Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, and quality assurance standards
- Conduct core design and analysis for SMR-PWR
- Effectively communicate and coordinate activities with other team members on engineering/technical issues
- As a Nuclear Engineer/Analyst, you will support the interface with various regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as appropriate
- Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure the successful integration of core design into overall reactor systems
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in technical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline and minimum of 7 years of experience in core design/optimization and/or fuel design/optimization; Or Master's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline and minimum of 5 years of experience in core design/optimization and/or fuel design/optimization; Or Ph.D. from an accredited university or college in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline and minimum of 3 years of experience with a thesis or substantial coursework in core design/optimization and/or fuel design/optimization
- Prior experience with PWR core design
- Prior experience with neutronic and core simulation methods (e.g., MCNP, CASMO/SIMULATE)
- Programming experience, particularly in Python
- Working knowledge of reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations
- Experience in S3K for core design and analysis and rod ejection accident analysis
- Detail oriented and accountable for results
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills, and process skills
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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