Senior Nuclear Engineer, Safety Analysis

About the Role

This Senior Nuclear Engineer will provide miscellaneous plant support tasks to support the operations of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (CPNPP) Units 1 and 2. This support is in fulfillment of the Core Design & Safety Analysis (CDSA) function outsourcing arrangement between Vistra, the operating company for CPNPP, and Westinghouse Electric Company. Support is centered on performing thermal-hydraulic engineering analysis principally for CPNPP; however, support for other nuclear power plants will also be required. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration at the Dallas, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex system thermal-hydraulic engineering analysis and provide technical leadership/project management in development, performance, and application of safety analysis methods based upon a broad understanding and working knowledge of PWR NSSS design and safety systems.
• Develop work scopes and obtain approval for engineering work authorizations to support engineering work activities.
• Maintain CPNPP qualifications for Safety Analysis Engineer, Engineering Orientation, and 10CFR50.59 Screen and Evaluation.
• Initiate, evaluate, and disposition Condition Reports.
• Provide technical input and written documents supporting the design, development, training, performance, and delivery of technical products and services to customers that require integration of team efforts across multifunctional groups.
• Define, manage, and drive projects to successful completion to meet customer needs.
• Support special requests from site as part of site engineering support, including self assessments, equipment reliability support, outage emergent issue support, and calculation reviews.
• Process vendor documents, such as Westinghouse Letters, NSALs, INs, per site requirements.
• Apply engineering analysis (transient analysis, setpoints analysis, containment analysis) to other plants under the Westinghouse QA program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience and logic to apply advanced engineering principles and techniques to propose, direct, and integrate solutions to complex technical problems and identify approaches for the successful resolution of technical issues.
• Less than 10% travel to domestic and international sites may be required.

Pay

The base salary range for this position, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Wellness programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being, including an Employee Assistance Program providing support for employees and their household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions to support employees' retirement.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs to help employees grow in their careers.
• Global recognition and service programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service.
• Employee referral program.