RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Nuclear Engineer

San Antonio, Texas

Employer: SWRI
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • For the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other clients, perform technical evaluations for ensuring the safety of nuclear facilities, nuclear materials processing and management, and radioactive waste disposal.
  • Conduct independent calculations and modeling, as necessary, to support nuclear safety technical evaluations.
  • Contribute to preparation of proposals and support other business development activities applicable to your technical expertise.

  • Provide nuclear-related expertise for technical and regulatory assessments of the safety of nuclear fuel cycle facilities and related activities, including conversion, enrichment, fabrication, storage, transportation, reprocessing, and disposal.
  • Evaluate regulations and regulatory guidance documents for their applicability to a variety of advanced and accident-tolerant nuclear fuels.
  • Supplement reviews with independent analyses (e.g., calculations/modeling).
  • Contribute to written reports.
  • Support business development efforts.

  • Requires a Masters or a PhD in Nuclear Engineering or other related Engineering degree with a nuclear emphasis.
  • 0 years with a PhD with a directly related dissertation.
  • 1+ years with an MS with experience in nuclear fuels and materials. Must pass a conflict of interest evaluation.
  • Experience in the following is desirable: The safety of nuclear fuel cycle facilities; nuclear codes (e.g., inventory physics, shielding, and criticality); radioactive waste; nuclear power plant operation and safety.
  • Good writing and communication skills. Independent thinker who can work alone or with teams under varying levels of supervision and direction.
  • Due to the nature of the contract, candidates must have US Citizenship or have held US Permanent Residency (non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) for at least 5 years.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 01-01751
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112

Similar jobs: