Averro
Senior Safety Methodology Engineer
Contract
Job Site : Remote
Job No. : 31975
City : Bellevue
State : WA
Pay Range : $67-$110/hr DOE & Location
Job Details:
EXTENSION/CONVERSION: Eligible
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Our advanced nuclear client is seeking a Senior Safety Methodology Engineer to join their team. Reporting to the Manager of Plant Thermal Hydraulic Methods, the Senior Safety Methodology Engineer will work with the methodology team to deliver the Design Basis Accident without fuel failure topical report and supporting methodologies to defend the evaluation model. Key items will be using analytic, supporting code calculations, and sensitivity methods to defend biases, conservatisms, and best estimate approaches for the design.
Work with application methodology lead to develop/modify standardized general modeling methodology supporting downstream base model development for application in design basis accident events. Develop and document analytic calculation/methodology reports to defend methodology. Develop and document sensitivity studies using RELAP5, SAS, or GOTHIC to demonstrate efficacy of methodology approach. Develop and document code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development using RELAP5-3D following the EMDAP process (NuReg 1.203). Develop/modify and document methodology studies to aid in licensing. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. (+ 10 years), M.S. (+7 years), or PhD (+ 5 year) in nuclear, mechanical, or another related engineering/scientific field. Demonstrated experience with the development of transient safety analysis modeling methodologies, including system code base model methodology development and event-specific transient safety analysis methodology development. Familiarity with Licensing Basis Events and DBA topical requirements. Demonstrated application of Reg Guide 1.203 to nuclear reactor safety calculations. Strong thermal-hydraulic analytical skills with one dimensional hydraulic network analysis, system codes experience and transient analysis. Familiarity with code V&V and associated regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, reactor dynamics, and transient phenomena. Experience with nuclear power plant design or operations a plus. Experience with commercial nuclear power plant licensing a plus. Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges. Strong technical writing skills. Effective communication skills. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
WHY AVERRO?
Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim - Your Ascent.
Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
View our privacy policy here: https://www.averro.com/legal/privacy-policy
Job Site : Remote
Job No. : 31975
City : Bellevue
State : WA
Pay Range : $67-$110/hr DOE & Location
Job Details:
EXTENSION/CONVERSION: Eligible
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Our advanced nuclear client is seeking a Senior Safety Methodology Engineer to join their team. Reporting to the Manager of Plant Thermal Hydraulic Methods, the Senior Safety Methodology Engineer will work with the methodology team to deliver the Design Basis Accident without fuel failure topical report and supporting methodologies to defend the evaluation model. Key items will be using analytic, supporting code calculations, and sensitivity methods to defend biases, conservatisms, and best estimate approaches for the design.
Work with application methodology lead to develop/modify standardized general modeling methodology supporting downstream base model development for application in design basis accident events. Develop and document analytic calculation/methodology reports to defend methodology. Develop and document sensitivity studies using RELAP5, SAS, or GOTHIC to demonstrate efficacy of methodology approach. Develop and document code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development using RELAP5-3D following the EMDAP process (NuReg 1.203). Develop/modify and document methodology studies to aid in licensing. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. (+ 10 years), M.S. (+7 years), or PhD (+ 5 year) in nuclear, mechanical, or another related engineering/scientific field. Demonstrated experience with the development of transient safety analysis modeling methodologies, including system code base model methodology development and event-specific transient safety analysis methodology development. Familiarity with Licensing Basis Events and DBA topical requirements. Demonstrated application of Reg Guide 1.203 to nuclear reactor safety calculations. Strong thermal-hydraulic analytical skills with one dimensional hydraulic network analysis, system codes experience and transient analysis. Familiarity with code V&V and associated regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, reactor dynamics, and transient phenomena. Experience with nuclear power plant design or operations a plus. Experience with commercial nuclear power plant licensing a plus. Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges. Strong technical writing skills. Effective communication skills. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
WHY AVERRO?
Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim - Your Ascent.
Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
View our privacy policy here: https://www.averro.com/legal/privacy-policy