Nuclear Fuel Engineer
Company: Holtec International
Location: Camden
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Holtec International and its subsidiary companies are designing
an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy using nuclear
fission, called the SMR-160 small modular reactor. The position is
offered by SMR LLC as a member of the Holtec International family,
a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear,
solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the
energy industry.Come join a growing multidisciplinary team of
designers and engineers designing the next generation nuclear power
plant. Holtec International is seeking Nuclear Fuel Engineers to
perform advanced technical and engineering problem solving in
support of nuclear fuel and plant operations, as needed for
development and licensing of the SMR-160 passive, natural
circulation, integral light water reactor. This position requires a
highly-motivated individual with the flexibility and willingness to
work on a wide array of technical and regulatory topics. Engineer
will be part of a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared
development program requiring efficient completion of engineering
assignments.Typical Responsibilities would include:
Provide in-depth technical expertise
to develop, manage and implement nuclear fuels engineering
analysis, activities and programs. Develop and implement technical
oversight and collaboration activities with fuel vendor to assure
fuel and core component in-reactor design requirements are in
accord with SMR-160 licensing activitiesDesign, modeling, and
analyses of the nuclear core and fuel system that involve the use
of engineering computer codes, empirical methods, and first
principle methodsCalculations that support safe plant operation by
confirming that fuel rods thermo-mechanical properties are in
accord with SAFDLs and to provide initial (pre-transient) fuel rod
conditions as input to downstream safety analyses (i.e., rod
ejection accident).Report preparation and Participation in meetings
with clients, collaborators, and with the United State Nuclear
Regulatory CommissionApplicants should meet the following minimum
-requirements in order to be considered for this -position: -
BS in Nuclear Engineering
(Mechanical, Materials, or closely related field) from an
accredited college of university3-5 years of demonstrated
experience in the nuclear industry or similarly applicable (i.e.,
academia or national laboratory) Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Proficiency required in Microsoft Office
suite of PC applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)General
knowledge of nuclear fuels and power plant
operations/physicsExcellent written and verbal communication
skills. Proficiency required in Microsoft Office suite of PC
applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)The following
attributes are desired and will be used to differentiate all
candidates who apply for this position:
MS in nuclear engineering with
emphasis on fuel mechanics and reactor physics comprehensive
knowledge of NUREG-0800 (NRC Standard Review Plan for LWRs) Chapter
4 and 15 requirementsEligible to work under Department of Energy 10
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Keywords: Holtec International, Camden , Nuclear Fuel Engineer, Engineering , Camden, New Jersey
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