Experienced LOCA Safety Analysis Engineer

Framatome North America • Lynchburg, VA

20h • $83,000 - $113,000

About The Position

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. 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. What You’ll Do Day-To-Day Performs non-standard engineering, varied 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 and resolution of quality events. Receives minimal assistance and instruction and works autonomously on most assignments and solutions. Ensures compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards. Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed. Continues to develop knowledge of organization, processes and customers. Works on special projects, as directed. Provides suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements. Maintain a safety mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• 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.
• Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays informal leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Advanced level of specific software tools (CAD, FEA, CFD) and programming skills.
• Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Pressurized Water Reactors and experienced with the plant system thermal-hydraulic and core response during transients.
• Experience using RELAP or similar code to simulate reactor system behavior during postulated accidents.
• Display positive and effective team interaction.
• Familiarity with the safety and licensing regulations required for US commercial Nuclear Power Plants.
• Possess a pro-active approach to problem identification and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-standard engineering, varied 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 and resolution of quality events.
• Receives minimal assistance and instruction and works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
• Continues to develop knowledge of organization, processes and customers.
• Works on special projects, as directed.
• Provides suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.
• Maintain a safety mindset.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package Salary: $83,000 - $113,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses.
• The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees