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Safety Methods and Analysis Engineer

Bellevue, WA 98008

Posted: 10/14/2024 Employment Type: Contract Department: Core Technologies - Contract Job Number: 29707 Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Safety Methods and Analysis Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Safety Methods and Analysis Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Depending on qualification and skills, develop methods and perform transient analyses to meet the safety analysis needs of the Demonstration reactor for Anticipated Operational Occurrence (AOO), Design Basis Event (DBE), Design Basis Accident (DBA), and Beyond Design Basis Event (BDBE).
  • Collaborate with other safety methods development engineers to establish methods, computational models, and other aspects of the Evaluation Models.
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements as well as support the overall design.
  • Establish and maintain documentation of model development and analysis.
  • Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media.
  • Contribute, as needed, to the development of computational models supporting system modeling for design and operational transients as well as PRA.
  • Contribute, as needed, to the assessment of the Evaluation Models against applicable tests and perform appropriate benchmark calculations.

Job Qualifications:
  • M.S. or PhD in nuclear engineering or other relevant engineering degree, with a minimum of five years of experience in the nuclear field.
  • Knowledgeable of nuclear systems fundamentals such as thermal-hydraulic, neutronics, dynamics, and reactor transient behavior in general.
  • Knowledgeable on control systems modeling for reactor systems analysis codes is required.
  • Familiarity and experience with analysis of Anticipated Operational Occurrence (AOO), Design Basis Event (DBE), Design Basis Accident (DBA), and/or Beyond Design Basis Event (BDBE) are required.
  • Experience with model development and analysis using engineering computer programs in the following areas
  • System transient analysis: RELAP5, SAS4A/SASSYS-1, GOTHIC or TRACE will be considered
  • Radionuclide transport analysis (source term development and analysis): MELCOR, RADTRAD, SRT or equivalent.
  • Experience with performing and submitting LBEs analyses to the NRC is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors is a plus (Licensing Modernization Project process described in NEI-18-04).
  • Experience with SFR safety analysis is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates.
  • Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling and reporting skills.
  • Understanding of NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management as well as experience working under a quality assurance programs.
  • Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.
  • Programming skills in any language is a plus.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Bellevue, WA (Onsite).
  • Pay Rate Range: $60-80/h DOE
  • 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.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

Meet Your Recruiter

Kelsey Servin

I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above! 

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