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Senior Safety Methodology Engineer
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting REMOTE contract Senior Safety Methodology Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work with application methodology lead to develop/modify standardized general modeling methodology supporting downstream base model development for application in design basis accident events for Reactor.
- Develop and document analytic calculation/methodology reports to defend methodology.
- Develop and document sensitivity studies using RELAP5, SAS, or GOTHIC to demonstrate efficacy of methodology approach.
- Develop and document code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development using RELAP5-3D following the EMDAP process (NuReg 1.203).
- Develop/modify and document methodology studies to aid in licensing of Reactor.
Job Qualifications:
- B.S. (+ 10 years), M.S. (+7 years), or PhD (+ 5 year) in nuclear, mechanical, or another related engineering/scientific field.
- Demonstrated experience with the development of transient safety analysis modeling methodologies, including system code base model methodology development and event-specific transient safety analysis methodology development.
- Familiarity with Licensing Basis Events and DBA topical requirements.
- Demonstrated application of Reg Guide 1.203 to nuclear reactor safety calculations.
- Strong thermal-hydraulic analytical skills with one dimensional hydraulic network analysis, system codes experience and transient analysis.
- Familiarity with code V&V and associated regulatory requirements.
- Knowledgeable in nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, reactor dynamics, and transient phenomena.
- Experience with nuclear power plant design or operations a plus.
- Experience with commercial nuclear power plant licensing a plus.
- Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Travel Required: 0-5%.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.)
- Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Jessica Dunkinson
I began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone’s time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is “don’t make excuses, make improvements”. I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world.
I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica