Senior Safety Analysis Methods Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Safety Analysis Methods Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Safety Analysis Methods Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop methodologies using a graded approach to the Evaluation Model Development and Assessment Process (EMDAP).
• Develop assessment bases (benchmark, identify applicable tests, etc.) and assess the evaluation model.
• Develop analytical and computational models in collaboration with safety analysis engineers.
• Perform transient and accident analyses to meet the safety analysis needs of the (SFR) program.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish core and SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements, as well as support the overall design.
• Establish and maintain an analysis of records and methodology documentation.
• Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media.
• Contribute, as needed, to the implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis within the Company's software framework.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with at least 10 years of experience in the nuclear field.
• Knowledgeable of nuclear systems, thermal-hydraulic, fuel performance, reactor dynamics, accident source term, and transient phenomena.
• Experience directly interacting with the US NRC on design and analysis methodology applications is strongly preferred.
• Significant experience with transient and accident analysis codes is required.
• Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors under Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.233 is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with EMDAP and RG 1.203 is required.
• Experience with SFR safety methods is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates.
• Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling, and reporting skills.
• Understanding of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and ASME NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management, as well as experience working under a quality assurance program.
• Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.
• Strong communication skills are desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and have a desire to foster teamwork.
• Travel Required: 0-5%.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.)
• Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person status
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.