Fuels Engineer 3

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Nuclear Analysis as part of the broader Nuclear Fuels department and working collaboratively with multiple NuScale engineering teams, this position is an engineer experienced in fuel thermal-mechanical analyses, codes, and methods, fuel mechanical design, as well as familiar with core design, neutronics, and thermal-hydraulic analysis. This role will support development, licensing, and application of methods in areas including fuel performance, neutronics, and reload safety analysis. Practical knowledge of key discipline interfaces within Nuclear Fuels is critical.

- Perform safety analysis calculations using industry-standard fuel thermal-mechanical simulation tools such as FRAPCON, FRAPTRAN, FAST, or vendor equivalent industry codes.

- Support technical development of licensing technical or topical reports, the safety analysis report, and other licensing documentation; participate in licensing interactions including interface with the government regulator in areas of technical responsibility.

- Leads methodology development and conducts independent analysis and evaluations in areas of technical expertise to support development of a safe and economical design.

- Work collaboratively within the Nuclear Fuels organization to ensure design and analysis interfaces are adequately managed, including with core design, fuel design, subchannel thermal-hydraulics, and transient analysis.

- Interpret scope and project requirements and develop design alternatives. Plan, organize, and perform complex assignments in a team environment.

- Plan, organize, and perform innovative engineering assignments on a team dedicated to the development of an engineering project; interpret scope and requirements of projects with an ability to execute.

- Communicate professionally in areas of technical responsibility across disciplines, at various levels of the organization, and with internal and external stakeholders including customers and regulatory bodies

- Prepare, review, and verify engineering reports, calculations, system descriptions and specifications, drawings, calculations, and other design documents with particular emphasis on fuel performance and reactor engineering. Provide resolutions to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope that require creativity and innovation.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

- Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.

- Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.

- Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.

- Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.

- Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.

- Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.

- Safety Culture: Adheres to the corporate safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.

- Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 preferred.

Minimum Skills, Qualifications And Abilities

- Education: A minimum of B.S. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university is required. An M.S. in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is desirable.

- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of full-time, directly relevant engineering experience is required. Demonstrated experience in implementing engineering design processes for thermal-hydraulics, transient analysis, and related safety analysis is required. Experience in core design and neutronics preferred.

- Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.

- Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.

- The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

- Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

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