NAS-Sr Consultant

Zachry Group•Cary, NC

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Synopsis : A successful candidate will demonstrate the use of independent judgment in performing calculations and/or designs and be able to present and justify analyses to regulatory, quality and safety reviews. Individuals will demonstrate expert knowledge of computer languages, data structures, and software design methods and techniques. A successful candidate will demonstrate the use of independent judgment in performing calculations and/or designs and be able to present and justify analyses to regulatory, quality and safety reviews. Individuals will possess superior technical knowledge of nuclear and mechanical disciplines and software engineering. Successful candidates will have the ability to work on cross-disciplined teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions and develop analyses to evaluate plant performance, safety, and reliability. Individual must have ability to interface and work with software vendors, as needed. Must be familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear, sustainability or process industries as well as possess working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations (including the PHMSA, NRC, DOE, etc.). Good client interface/communication skills and understanding of the roles of other disciplines, as well as ability to coordinate and interface with other disciplines, are a must.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear, mechanical, or chemical engineering or an appropriate science from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
Twelve (12) years of experience minimum, with at least four (4) of those years (since receiving the Bachelor’s Degree) in the nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, sustainability (e.g., carbon capture, hydrogen, ammonia, energy storage), or aerospace industries. A minimum of six (6) years of experience is considered for candidates who possess a PhD in an appropriate engineering discipline (nuclear, mechanical, or chemical)
Experience in the analysis, design and/or operation of nuclear, chemical, petrochemical or sustainability plants is desired.
Experience with complex computer software, such as process simulation, thermal-hydraulic or CFD computer code analysis, is required.
Individuals who are additionally involved with software development must demonstrate knowledge of computer languages, data structures, and software design methods and techniques.
They are required to have experience maintaining and extending codes developed under a software QA program and are required to have experience in code walkthroughs and reviewing and checking analyses prepared by other engineers.
All applicants must possess good oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently.
Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required.
Successful candidates will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.
Overtime work is required at times.
Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work.
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required.
Certain positions at Numerical Advisory Solutions, may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Numerical Advisory Solutions in its hiring processes.

Nice To Haves

MS or PhD in an appropriate engineering discipline (nuclear, mechanical, or chemical) from an ABET accredited university is desired.
Experience with sustainable hydrogen analysis is desired.
Experience in reviewing and checking analyses prepared by other engineers is desired.
Knowledge of and experience in project scheduling techniques is a plus.
Knowledge of and experience with Ansys and other Computational Fluid Dynamics software products is a plus.
Knowledge of and experience with developing and integrating advanced technologies is a plus.
Professional Engineer certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Data and information gathering
Data manipulation and task automation for analysis input
Performing computations and analyses
Performing investigations and research of issues/problems
Review of calculations/analyses, investigations, and research
Preparation and review of Thermal-Hydraulic, Chemical Process, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen/Ammonia production and/or Radiological computer models
Software development, verification and validation
Design and conduct experiments and analyze results.
Independently formulate and solve problems.
Develop new solution techniques and/or improved engineering processes.
Occasionally mentor personnel on technical approaches, processes, and techniques.
Analyze system specification and translate into software requirements specification.
Review and maintain legacy code.
Participate in technical design meetings with both staff and clients.
Document code in a manner consistent with company standards.
Test and review software.
Analyzes system specifications and translates to software requirements specification.
Develop new techniques and/or improve software development processes.
Serves as a project manager of appropriate sized projects.
Mentors younger professionals on occasion.
Prepares and reviews scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
Prepares proposals for professional services.
Member of industry organization preferred, leadership role or committee participation encouraged; technical presentations/publications support.