Consulting Engineer - PRA and PSA

Jensen Hughes • West Chester, PA

117d • Remote

About The Position

Jensen Hughes is seeking accomplished mid- to senior-level Engineers with demonstrated expertise in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) to support risk-informed regulatory initiatives and advanced client projects. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong record of leading or significantly contributing to PRA efforts for operating or advanced nuclear facilities, while also fostering strong client relationships. While our PRA team is based in West Chester, PA, we understand top talent isn't confined by geography. Remote work is available for highly qualified candidates. At Jensen Hughes, we partner with global leaders in the nuclear industry to tackle complex, high-impact projects. You'll work at the forefront of risk-informed engineering, licensing strategies, and next-generation PRA modeling techniques. If you're energized by technical depth, strategic influence, and client engagement, this is your kind of environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent PRA-related experience
• At least 5 years (10+ preferred) of hands-on PRA experience, including internal events, fire PRA, or risk-informed applications
• Demonstrated experience leading risk-informed applications or PRA model enhancements
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on nuclear safety and operational integrity
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with operating or advanced nuclear plant engineering, operations, or licensing
• Familiarity with NRC risk-informed decision-making processes
• Consulting experience with direct client interaction
• Project management or technical leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Development, maintenance, and enhancement of PRA models
• Fire PRA, seismic PRA, external hazards, and internal flooding assessments
• Risk-informed regulatory applications (e.g., RICT, 50.69, ILRT extensions)
• Integration and application of online risk tools (e.g., Phoenix RM, PARAGON)
• Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) and severe accident modeling
• Regulatory and licensing support for complex initiatives
• Development of innovative PRA methodologies
• Supporting business growth by building client relationships and identifying new opportunities
• Lead or provide senior-level input on PRA analyses, modeling, and calculations
• Develop and present PRA-based licensing strategies to clients and regulators
• Mentor early-career engineers through knowledge sharing and technical guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, innovative solutions
• Communicate PRA findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Identify and support strategic business development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree