Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer II - New Nuclear
About The Position
CTG is seeking to fill a Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer II – New Nuclear position for our client. Location: Richland, WA Duration: 12 months Duties: Perform complex Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) tasks, including hazard analysis, consequence analysis, and defense-in-depth evaluations Apply engineering fundamentals to support design modifications, plant operations, and independent safety assessments Support Owner’s Engineer activities, including oversight of construction, design reviews, and advanced reactor development projects Participate in site licensing and construction permit activities; assist in regulatory compliance efforts Review and interpret regulatory and industry guidance, including NRC, NEI, and EPRI documentation Provide input to project schedules and review timelines for engineering and construction activities Conduct highly complex engineering analyses supporting systems, programs, audits, and inspections Serve as a technical advisor on specialized engineering challenges, utilizing innovative and non-standard problem-solving techniques Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; guide small teams in resolving complex technical issues Develop and implement new engineering policies, programs, and procedures aligned with strategic objectives Identify design, operational, or quality issues and initiate corrective actions through formal processes Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Strong expertise in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) methodologies and standards (e.g., ASME/ANS RA-S-1.4)
- Proficiency in PRA model development, initiating event analysis, event sequence analysis, and uncertainty/sensitivity analysis
- Knowledge of advanced nuclear reactor designs (e.g., High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors)
- Familiarity with transient and accident analysis, including radioactive source term evaluation
- Ability to interpret and apply PSA/PRA modeling results and safety codes
- Understanding of seismic and fire PRA methodologies
- Familiarity with NEI 18-04 and other industry guidance
- Experience with large-scale construction and design/build projects
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership capabilities
- Minimum of 3 years of discipline-specific engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- OR 5 years of discipline-specific engineering experience with a high school diploma/GED and a Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting nuclear plant design, licensing, construction, or safety analysis activities preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead technical efforts on complex engineering projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform complex Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) tasks, including hazard analysis, consequence analysis, and defense-in-depth evaluations
- Apply engineering fundamentals to support design modifications, plant operations, and independent safety assessments
- Support Owner’s Engineer activities, including oversight of construction, design reviews, and advanced reactor development projects
- Participate in site licensing and construction permit activities; assist in regulatory compliance efforts
- Review and interpret regulatory and industry guidance, including NRC, NEI, and EPRI documentation
- Provide input to project schedules and review timelines for engineering and construction activities
- Conduct highly complex engineering analyses supporting systems, programs, audits, and inspections
- Serve as a technical advisor on specialized engineering challenges, utilizing innovative and non-standard problem-solving techniques
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; guide small teams in resolving complex technical issues
- Develop and implement new engineering policies, programs, and procedures aligned with strategic objectives
- Identify design, operational, or quality issues and initiate corrective actions through formal processes
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
