Nuclear Fuels Engineer Jobs

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI) is looking for a Nuclear Fuel Engineer with 3-10 years of nuclear fuel performance modeling and simulation development experience. The successful candidate will be involved in developing fuel performance evaluations, material modeling, and engineering analysis of nuclear fuel behavior under normal operating conditions, off-normal transients, and postulated accidents.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering calculations using EPRI and DOE fuel performance codes (Falcon, BISON)
• Develop analyses to mitigate likelihood of PCI related fuel failures in nuclear power plants
• Work with NRC Regulations relevant to nuclear fuel power plant operations and spent fuel transportation and storage
• Develop fuel performance software for new fuel performance computer code

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience presenting findings and recommendations to key management through reports and presentations
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience with Unix environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in nuclear fuel engineering analysis
• Demonstrated technical and administrative management of small-scale projects within the fuel analysis area
• Demonstrated experience in fuel performance modeling and simulation
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear plant licensing regulations, guides, codes, and standards applicable to fuel analysis methods
• Demonstrated effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated strong ethics and interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer’s License in Nuclear or Mechanical engineering
• Master’s and/or PhD in Nuclear Engineering

Notice:
Certain positions at SI may require access to information and technology which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations and may result in SI limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI) does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SI employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response.

About Us:
At Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI), employees are proud to be part of a company where contributions are valued. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.
Why Work at SI?
SI offers a competitive total compensation package. The salary range for San Diego, CA will be between $90,000 to $130,000 depending on education and experience. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SI offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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