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Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer 3

Portland, OR 97224

Posted: 07/15/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 30697 Job Location: Industry: ALT - Alternative Energy

Job Description


Job Title: Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer 3

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer 3 opportunity with our client that is fully remote.

Job Description:
  • This role will develop and support analyses in the area of probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) and/or severe accident analysis.
  • The candidate will be experienced in performing PRA analyses in accordance with the appropriate industry standards and guidance, authoring and reviewing PRA-related documents, and providing results and insights to support the advancement of the design. 


Job Responsibilities:
  • Possess knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations, with an emphasis on new and advanced designs.
  • Develop logic models and perform risk calculations using industry-standard risk assessment methods and simulation tools (e.g., SAPHIRE, RELAP, MELCOR) without supervision.
  • Prepare, check, and review engineering reports, calculations, system descriptions, and probabilistic risk assessments without supervision, such as data analyses (should be familiar with probabilistic models and Bayesian techniques), system modeling using fault trees and sequence modeling using event trees, external hazards (e.g., seismic, fire).
  • Prepare, check, and review risk-informed applications (e.g., Maintenance Rule).
  • Develop resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and innovation.
  • Effectively communicate with other technical and nontechnical disciplines, customers, and regulators; should understand the uses and limitations CDF, LRF, and LERF as risk metrics and impacts on risk significance.
  • Interacts with coworkers and other disciplines to promote effective coordination of design activities and resolution of technical problems. Individuals should be interested in acquiring general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in order to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Acquires, maintains, and develops training qualifications.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Job Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or physical science from a four year accredited college or university is required.  Advance degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in probabilistic risk assessment and/or severe accident analysis is required, preferably on commercial nuclear power plants.  
  • Must be able to demonstrate in-depth understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theories, and have exceptional organization skills, technical writing skills, and communications skills (computer, presentation, interpersonal) as well as the ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases.


Job Details:
  • Job Type: Direct Hire
  • Pay Range: $108,908 - $131,441
  • Location: Fully Remote.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder


About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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