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Bee Talent Solutions

Thermal Hydraulics Engineer

Bee Talent Solutions, Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009

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Base pay range $52.00/hr - $85.00/hr

Our client is seeking to contract with a highly capable and motivated Thermal Hydraulics Engineer to support analysis and design efforts of thermal-fluid and energy systems for the liquid sodium-cooled Natrium Reactor Program.

Reporting to the Manager, System Thermal Hydraulics Methods & Analysis, you will perform investigations and analyses of thermal hydraulics, fluid dynamics, and fluid - structural interactions for this advanced and innovative energy system.

Ideal candidates will have background and experience in running more than one commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code, as well as steady and transient hydraulic network analysis.

Responsibilities:

Performing analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for the Natrium Reactor

Computational thermal-fluid and thermal-structural analysis using multi-dimensional CFD tools

Perform steady state and transient hydraulic network analysis

Document and present results to peers and outside organizations

Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities

Work with cross-disciplinary teams to analyze the thermal and mechanical design considerations for the reactor and its components

Key Qualifications and Skills:

Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical engineering (or equivalent) with 5 plus years in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics. Preferred, M.S. Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical engineering (or equivalent) with 3 plus years in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated use of Siemens CFD package STAR-CCM+

Working knowledge of variety CFD best practices, modeling approaches, meshing parameters to be suited for specific applications balancing accuracy, computer resources.

Experience with modeling dynamic thermal fluid systems

Experience with one or more CAD modeling tools such as SolidWorks preferred

Experience with nuclear systems applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics a plus

Experience with analysis of high temperature thermal-fluid systems a plus

Experience with low Prandtl number fluid heat transfer a plus

Familiarity and experience with CFD verification and validation of computational modeling methodologies a plus

Experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program and Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA‑1) standards highly preferred

Creative thinker with demonstrated strong analytical/problem solving skills

Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork

Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Engineering and Other

Industries Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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