About this opportunity
Averro lists this Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Nuclear Engineer, Safety Analysis
Location: Greater Chicago Area
Compensation:
$85,000 to $120,000 DOE
Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Unlimited PTO, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401K with 5% match
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
We are hiring a Safety Analysis Engineer for our advanced nuclear client who is developing next-generation microreactor systems for data centers, industrial operations, remote communities, and critical infrastructure. This role will assess the safety performance of the reactor design while working closely with engineering to deliver on safety goals. If joining a collaborative and entrepreneurial team with significant opportunities for growth aligns with what you are seeking, this may be a great match!
Responsibilities
Build and run system models of a gas-cooled reactor to analyze safety performance, including flow, temperatures, and system transients.
Provide insight to reactor engineering on materials selection, materials performance, and system requirements
Contribute to team-wide engineering efforts such as engineering test facility design input, system failure mode assessments, and responses to NRC questions
Prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
M.S./PhD in Nuclear Engineering or a related field, or B.S. with 3+ years of experience in Nuclear Engineering or a related field
2+ years of experience with a system analysis code such as RELAP, TRACE, MELCOR, GOTHIC, FLOWNEX, or similar
2+ years of thermal hydraulics experience, including steady-state and transient analysis
Strong foundations in areas such as reactor physics, safety analysis, fuel performance, materials performance, system analysis, and PRA
Experience developing models, performing analysis, and assessing results
Self-motivated, with the ability to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks independently
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to teammates, leaders, and customers
WHY AVERRO?
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60629, US
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