Senior Nuclear Engineer

Bechtel Corporation•Knoxville, TN

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be responsible for executing assignments concerned with Nuclear Engineering. This position has technical responsibility for evaluating, selecting and interpreting standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications. This involves performing assignments, which have clear and specific objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables for the Nuclear Engineering discipline. Additionally, this position will be interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and the teaming partners in the development of the design. The ideal candidate will have experience in nuclear engineering and will be capable of contributing to design data/documents that incorporate the applicable design. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, within the company and to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors. Additional elements associated with the Senior Nuclear Engineer’s role include the following: Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Leads and participates in facility hazards/safety assessments and interfaces with design engineering and operations representatives to optimize incorporation of nuclear safety requirements into the design and commissioning aspects of the facilities. Reviews design media, develops hazards and accident analysis technical reports, selects controls to address identified hazards, and modifies safety basis documents that include (at present) the Project’s Safety Case Strategy. Develops nuclear safety-related technical information for inclusion in the Project’s Safety Case Strategy and technical requirements.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Must be able to obtain security clearance.
Related experience includes experience in nuclear design.
Must have proven experience in design of nuclear plant systems (power plant or DOE nuclear facility) or other industrial systems.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft office programs and other computer programs, such as MCNP, SCALE, ORIGEN, LADTAP or similar radiation shielding and nuclear safety analysis programs.
Extensive knowledge of nuclear engineering work processes, procedures, and specifications.
Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

BS or advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another technical field from an accredited university or college with 10-13 years of progressive related experience.
Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
Lead or responsible engineer experience on large projects.
Previous Bechtel and/or Gov’t project experience.
Able to perform nuclear safety-related tasks, within a discipline, having a significant degree of complexity with minimal technical oversight.

Responsibilities

Work to discipline work processes and assure technical adequacy in accordance with company, contract, and industry codes and standards.
Be accountable for error-free deliverables.
Develop/review technical reports and studies, design documentation, and calculations using engineering software.
Work in an inclusive team environment where all are able and expected to contribute to the maximum of their capabilities.
Deliver on meaningful goals working with the team.
Establish and work on plans to ensure schedules are met and stakeholder requirements are satisfied.
Provide input to estimate hours and schedules.
Devise new approaches to solving problems from a variety of detailed technical options and assess cost implications.
Contribute directly to the cost-effective design for the entire facility.
Ensure compliance with engineering process and safety requirements by detail design.
Identify major technical uncertainties and present solution options for management decisions.
Deliver the analysis and solution of engineering problems and interpret drawings, verbal instructions, and applicable codes relevant to project requirements and then demonstrate the ability to articulate explanations.
Ensure nuclear standards are followed, conduct quality checks for nuclear engineering work.
Perform calculations for plant systems and equipment.
These calculations may include shielding and dose assessments or thermal hydraulic evaluations for compartments or for specific components.
This position will require frequent contact with design engineers and multi-disciplinary hazards analysis team members when performing comprehensive nuclear, radiological and process hazard analyses.
The candidate is expected to be able to devise new approaches to solving technical problems and coordinate the resolution of technical issues with other departments within the Project.
The successful candidate will provide leadership and technical direction for specific tasks and assign work to subordinate nuclear safety engineers and other staff with the assigned organization.