Experienced Thermal Hydraulics Codes and Methods Engineer
About the role
In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of more complex non-standard engineering and new-to-you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems.
- Perform independent review of department work products, risk assessments, Apparent Cause Analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis etc.
- Propose solutions and work scope to Supervisor, work autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
- Evaluate, select and apply a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making more complex adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
- Develop new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers.
- Understand impact of work on other organizations internally and externally.
- Work on special projects, as directed.
- Provide suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.
- Actively participates in technical communications with internal customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
- Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
- Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- Displays leadership characteristics.
- Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
- Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.
Qualifications
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in research and development of numerical methods, testing, and licensing of safety-related products for nuclear power plants, with the ability to apply these methods to real-world engineering challenges.
- High level programming experience in C, C++, and Python, including writing robust, maintainable, and high-performance scientific or engineering software.
- Hands-on experience with engineering software for nuclear plant simulation, particularly thermal-hydraulic analysis tools such as RELAP5 and CFD platforms such as STAR-C.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with proven strengths in attention to detail, time management, adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive understanding of the mathematics and physics underlying nuclear power plant design and operation, including thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and reactor systems behavior.
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
Pay
$128,000 - $142,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses.
Schedule
Not specified.