Sr Staff Fuels Engineer - Safety/Transient Analysis

Job Description

Description

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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Performs advanced technical/engineering problem solving in the development of methodologies to analyze core reloads (safety/transient analysis). Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations. Familiar with codes and methods associated with safety/transient analysis (e.g. RETRAN, VIPRE, RELAP, and/or equivalents). Possesses solid computer skills including the usage Office Products, competent in the LINUX working environment, and programming skills / scripting. Capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously in a quality fashion. Able to work well independently and in a team.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement nuclear engineering analysis, activities and programs.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve nuclear fuel related problems.
• Provide complete task management of nuclear engineering issues.
• Perform nuclear engineering tasks as assigned by supervision applying engineering principles.
• Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications.
• Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and programs.
• Recommend new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify operations, reduce costs or comply with changes in codes or regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve problems.
• Provides initial or complete task management of nuclear engineering issues.
• Supports plant design modifications, testing and problem solving, as necessary.
• Assure all nuclear engineering products prepared or overseen are in accordance with applicable safety analyses, industry codes, and all regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement and coordinate functional supervisory activities including, but not limited to, personnel, budgetary accountabilities and planning goals with respect to Nuclear Fuels personnel.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B. S. degree in Nuclear Engineering or related science or Professional Engineering Registration
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience and exceptional performance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineering Registration, advanced technical degree or Coursework.
• Qualified Nuclear Engineer (QNE) / Reactor Engineering Qualification
• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) / SRO Certification
• Experience with Next Generation / Small Modular Reactors

Qualifications:

• • Possess superior technical expertise as either a multi-disciplined technical leader or as a specific discipline expert.
  • Recognized as an Industry Expert in area or discipline.
  • Performs independently in specialty area and actively imparts knowledge to others (established technical mentor).
  • Has wide latitude to make technical decisions within accountabilities.

Department Specific Roles/Responsibilities:

• Develops methods for application to core reloads in the areas of nuclear engineering and safety analysis.
• Benchmarks methods to prior cycle operation and various industry fuel products.
• Pursues licensing of developed methods via topical submission to regulatory bodies.
• Establishes procedures, processes, and training for new methods.
• Seeks value via innovation in the areas of fuel engineering and computer code application / development.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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