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Note: this recruitment is for a hands-on, contract position starting in october 2021 and expected to continue on a near 40 hour/week basis through early february/march 2022Contract may be open for extensionInitial onboarding and work will be done remotely, with travel to our corvallis, or office as needed and pending covid-19 restrictions.
Position summary: this position is part of the fuels engineering organization and reports to the supervisor, code validation and methods groupThe code validation and methods group is responsible for validation of thermal-hydraulic codes/models and supports development of advanced safety analysis methods for analysis of loss of coolant accidents (loca) and transients in the nuscale small modular reactor (smr) designThe engineers use advanced scaling methods to plan and design thermal-hydraulic experiments and analyze experimental data for code validation and methodology development in accordance with the evaluation model development and assessment process (emdap) outlined in regulatory guide 1.203The experienced thermal-hydraulic engineer is needed in the area of light-water reactor safety analysis with a focus on thermal-thermal-hydraulic experiments, data analysis, phenomenological modeling, code validation and methodology development.
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Essential duties and responsibilities: *
Apply thermal-hydraulic concepts to support testing, data analysis, code validation, and methodology development for licensing of the nuscale smr.
Perform thermal-hydraulic analysis using analytical models or system analysis codes ( e.g., relap5) to support development of test matrix and other inputs for thermal-hydraulic experiments.
Analyze experimental data for validation of thermal-hydraulic system analysis codes such as relap5 and develop phenomenological models
Lead development of safety analysis methodologies following the evaluation model development and assessment process (emdap) described in regulatory guide 1.203.
Perform safety analysis calculations using industry-standard simulation tools such as relap5.
Lead technical development of licensing technical or topical reports, the safety analysis report, and other licensing documentation; participate in licensing interactions including interface with the government regulator in areas of technical responsibility.
Mentor and train other engineers or interns in sound approaches and standards for solving problems in technical areas of expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core competencies: to perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.
Problem solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriatelyUses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
Oral/written communication: listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situationsEdits work for accuracy and clarityIs able to create, read, and interpret complex written informationAbility to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
Planning/organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability: consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Team building: capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
Safety culture: adheres to the nuscale safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
Minimum skills, qualifications and abilities:
Education: a minimum of b.sDegree in nuclear, mechanical, or chemical engineering from a four year accredited college or university is requiredAn m.sOr ph.dIn nuclear, mechanical, or chemical engineering is desirable.
Experience: minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience is requiredDemonstrated experience in thermal-hydraulic experiments, data analysis, phenomenological modeling, code validation and safety analysis is requiredExperience in scaling and distortion analysis of thermal hydraulic test facilities and application of emdap for development of safety analysis methodologies is strongly preferredExperience in development of phenomena importance ranking table (pirt), scaling and distortion analysis for design, development and analysis of separate effects and integral effects tests is highly desired.
Industry requirements: eligible to work under department of energy 10 cfr part 810.
Quality assurance: demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 cfr 50 appendix b, 10 cfr 21, and nqa-1 preferred.
Physical demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
Nuscale power, llc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status
Colorado residents only: if you are a colorado resident and this role is open for remote work, you may be eligible to receive additional information about compensation and benefits for this position, which we will provide upon requestPlease send your inquiry to recruit@nuscalepower.com for assistance.
Disclaimer: employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or othersThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classificationThey are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.
Job type: contract
Work location: multiple locations
