Advanced Reactor Nuclear Engineer

About the role

The Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an Advanced Reactor Nuclear Engineer to join the Reactor Physics and Shielding team. The position is available for a 9x80 schedule, with every other Friday off, located at the Research and Education Campus in Idaho Falls.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental requirements or packaging and handling requirements for spent nuclear fuel.
• Apply advanced nuclear engineering design principles, theories, and concepts.
• Use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs.
• Document designs to ensure conformance with requirements and standards.
• Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements.
• Perform integrated analyses to meet experimental, storage, transportation, disposal, and facility safety requirements.
• Defend analytical methods and results in reviews.
• Support project/program interactions with sponsors, operations, and engineering organizations.
• Develop and improve physics-based mathematical models and analysis methods.
• Prepare reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Represent programs through technical presentations and at conferences.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Perform analyses of irradiation experiments and conduct research supporting nuclear processes.
• Support transformational fuel qualification efforts.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program and 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree (MS, PhD) and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program and 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master's of Science in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance.
• Knowledge of the following computer codes: MCNP6, SCALE6 (includes KENO, ORIGEN, TRITON, MAVRIC), OpenMC, Seprent, and the MOOSE-based code, Griffin. Python, modern FORTRAN, C++, and other languages.
• Previous experience performing research (graduate school, industry, or national lab) in advanced reactor design and multi-physics analysis.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Experience in nuclear fuels and materials, reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, core design, and analysis tools/methods.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and programming languages.

Benefits

The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288) / Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336).

Schedule

The position is available on a 9x80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment.
• Lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Occasionally operate job-related equipment and drive a vehicle.

About Us

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities, and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.