Consequence Safety Methods Lead Engineer

Consequence Safety Methods Lead Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies using a graded approach to the Evaluation Model Development and Assessment Process (EMDAP). • Develop assessment bases (benchmark, identify applicable tests, etc.) and assess the evaluation model. • Develop analytical and computational models in collaboration with safety analysis engineers. • Perform transient and accident analyses to meet the safety analysis needs of the SFR program. • Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish core and SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements, as well as support the overall design. • Establish and maintain analysis of record and methodology documentation. • Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media. • Contribute, as needed, to the implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis within the TerraPower software framework. Key Qualifications and Skills • M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with at least 10+ years of experience in the nuclear field. (an M.S. degree counts as 1 year of experience and a Ph.D. degree may count as up to 3 years of experience with a demonstrated ability to produce a high-quality work product) • Knowledgeable of nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, fuel performance, reactor dynamics, accident source term, and transient phenomena. • Experience directly interacting with the US NRC on design and analysis methodology applications, such as licensing topical report(s), is strongly preferred. • Significant experience with transient and accident analysis codes is required. • Experience with source term and radiological consequence codes is highly desirable. • Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors under Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.233 is required. • Familiarity with EMDAP and RG 1.203 is required. • Experience with source term methods development is highly desirable. • Experience with SFR safety methods is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates. • Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling, and reporting skills. • Understanding of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and ASME NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management, as well as experience working under a quality assurance program. • Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges. • Strong communication skills are desired • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.