Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) Engineer II

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and perform deterministic safety analyses to demonstrate that the SMR-300 reactor meets applicable safety and licensing requirements.
• Evaluate reactor behavior during anticipated operational occurrences (AOOs) and design basis accidents (DBAs), including thermal-hydraulic response, core performance, and radiological consequences.
• Analyze key plant systems such as the reactor core, reactor coolant system, engineered safety features, and containment.
• Support the preparation of licensing documentation, including safety analysis reports and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Develop, maintain, and apply analytical methods and computer models used in safety analyses.
• Perform verification and validation (V&V) of analysis codes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate design inputs into safety evaluations.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, calculations, and documentation in accordance with quality assurance standards (e.g., NQA-1).
• Ensure analyses are traceable, reproducible, and compliant with applicable regulatory and industry requirements.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with thermal-hydraulic behavior of light water reactors (LWRs).
• Familiarity with industry computer codes such as RELAP5, RETRAN, COBRA, VIPRE, GOTHIC, etc.
• At least 3 years’ experience developing and/or using codes and methods associated with LWR safety analysis calculations.
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.