Senior Reactor Analysis Engineer Job at Battelle Energy Alliance in Idaho Falls, ID

Senior Reactor Analysis Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Senior Reactor Analysis Engineer to work in our Nuclear Safety Analysis department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our (Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) with every other Friday off.

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is looking for candidates as a Senior Reactor Engineering Analyst reporting to the MFC Nuclear Safety Analysis Department within the MFC Engineering Division. If you want to be part of allowing nuclear energy research and development, including deployment of next generation nuclear reactors then this position is for you.

Responsibilities Include:

As a Senior Reactor Analysis Engineer, responsible for oversight and delivery of confirmatory analyses to support design and product acceptance of new nuclear reactor systems development activities for INL with a specific near-term focus on micro-reactors and other National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) projects.

Main functions of the role are:

* Directs, coordinates and performs supporting confirmatory calculations and startup planning in area of technical expertise (e.g. reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, thermo-mechanical analysis) to support development of facility and reactor specific safety basis supporting analyses.

* Scope of work includes planning, scheduling, and tracking of reactor analyses and overseeing technical quality of work produced by other reactor engineering analysts as well as planning for startup testing and verification activities to validate analytical work and ensure safety.

* Responsible for providing support to project and planning activities related to new reactor design and acceptance, working with design and nuclear safety organizations, interfacing with external reactor designers and DOE (ID and HQ), and contributing organizations (e.g. structural analysis, criticality safety, radiation protection, etc.).

* Provide direction for evaluation and resolution of complex engineering problems.

* Make technical decisions based on sound engineering practices and following Laboratory procedures.

* Take active role in personal development through learning opportunities, career development, and mentoring and being a mentor to junior staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related technical discipline plus 6-8 years relevant experience in nuclear reactor analysis.
• Experience performing calculations and analyses to support safety analysis documentation to be submitted to a regulator.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

• Salary Grade: PR0400 230 - ($124,368 - $211,596)/PR0500 240 - ($143,124 - $243,312)
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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