Nuclear Engineer (Engineer II)

FRAMATOME

$120K — $125K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related field; or Master's with 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of nuclear core design standards and techniques, specifically for Light Water Reactors.
  • Experience with numerical modeling and analysis in nuclear core design.
  • Proficient in using nuclear industry numerical models (e.g., MCNP, ANC, PRISM).
  • Ability to evaluate and modify technical criteria and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead neutronics for the BRW1 nuclear reactor, focusing on core design and reload transitions.
  • Perform calculations for safety analyses to support licensing compliance.
  • Analyze neutronics power histories and uncertainty quantification results.
  • Support startup physics testing and reactivity management operations.
  • Enhance analysis methodologies and automate workflows for nuclear processes.
  • Collaborate with utilities, regulators, and domain experts while maintaining QA compliance.
  • Assist in the implementation of advanced fuel technologies.

Benefits

  • Multiple health plan options, including dental and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Generous paid time off policy, including vacation and sick leave.
  • Lifestyle spending account and mental health support provided.
  • Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do Day-To-Day

Serve as the neutronics lead for the BRW1 nuclear reactor, overseeing the reload and transition core designs. Perform calculations supporting Neutronics Inputs to Safety analyses that feed the licensing and regulatory compliance documents ensuring robust margins for shutdown, transients, and long-term operation. Analyze with uncertainty quantification, and generate neutronics power histories, the results of which are used by Loss of Coolant Accident analysis group, thermal-hydraulics team, and different other fuel performance teams. The analyses that are performed by this role support the startup physics testing, reactivity management, and operational guidance, while validating predictions against plant measurements. Responsibilities also include tasks that focus in enhancing the analysis methodologies, automating workflows, and supporting advanced/accident-tolerant fuel deployment. All tasks are carried out maintaining the QA-compliant processes while collaborating with utilities, regulators, and Framatome subject-matter experts to deliver safe, reliable, auditable, and efficient analyses.

This position has a hybrid work schedule.

What You'll Bring

Ph.D degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related field; or Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related field, and 2 years of experience.

Experience or education must include:
  1. Demonstrated knowledge of related nuclear core design standards, techniques, and criteria in reactor core design and nuclear analysis using industry codes, specifically with respect to Light Water Reactors;
  2. Modelling physical components using numerical models and performing analyses of various physical phenomena in support of nuclear core design, and nuclear analysis;
  3. Experience in creating and manipulating nuclear industry numerical models e.g. MCNP, ANC, PRISM, NEMO, PANACEA, CASMO, SIMULATE or other nuclear industry code;
  4. Using complex models of physical phenomenon and alter/manipulate those models to various postulated changes in geometry and operational boundary conditions; and
  5. Independently evaluating, selecting and applying standard technical techniques, procedures, and technical criteria using sound judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications


Total Rewards Package

  • Salary: $120,723 - $125,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
  • Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
  • Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
  • Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.


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