Thermal-Hydraulic Engineer 2

NOTE:  THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE FOR REMOTE WORK FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING BEYOND A 30-MILE RADIUS OF A PHYSICAL NUSCALE OFFICE BUT WITHIN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer 2 reports to the Manager, Thermal Hydraulics and works collaboratively with Nuclear Methods, Nuclear Design, and Code Development teams within the broader Nuclear Fuels department, as well as with other Engineering disciplines and Operations functions.

This position is an engineer with experience in nuclear thermal-hydraulic analyses, codes, and methods, as well as familiar with interfaces with core design and neutronics. This role will apply industry best-practices to perform system level thermal hydraulic analysis and subchannel analysis supporting development of the SMR product, reload safety analysis, and customer-specific application of codes and analysis methods. The role requires familiarity with PWR thermal hydraulic principles, design basis safety analysis, and interfaces with core design, fuel design, neutronics, and transient analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Executes VIPRE subchannel evaluations including CHF predictions and thermal margin calculations in accordance with approved methods. Maintains subchannel models and ensures correctness of inputs, correlations, and boundary conditions.
2. Conducts RELAP analyses for LOCA, non-LOCA transients, and other design basis scenarios in accordance with approved methods. Document model setup, assumptions, and results in accordance with approved requirements.
3. Contribute to assessments of system behavior and protective features in the context of safety analysis acceptance criteria. Identifies potential design impacts on thermal hydraulic margins and communicates findings.
4. Supports cross functional thermal hydraulic reviews for reload safety analyses, plant design changes, operational concepts, and licensing deliverables. Evaluates margin sensitivities and interface impacts of design changes.
5. Works collaboratively within the Nuclear Fuels organization to ensure design and analysis interfaces are adequately managed. Communicates technical inputs clearly and ensures boundary conditions and assumptions are aligned.
6. Contributes to technical development of licensing technical or topical reports, license applications, and other licensing documentation.
7. Prepares and verifies engineering reports, calculations, studies, system descriptions, requirement specifications, and other design documents with particular emphasis on subchannel and system thermal-hydraulics.
8. Develops resolutions to challenging problems that require the use of creativity and innovation.
9. Performs other duties as assigned. Flexibly supports changing organizational priorities, including urgent analysis needs, cross functional reviews, technical troubleshooting, or special studies.

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 appropriately. Uses 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 situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information. Ability 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.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: A minimum of B.S. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or related discipline) from a four-year accredited college or university is required. Advanced degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of full-time, directly relevant engineering experience is required. Experience in implementing engineering design processes for subchannel thermal-hydraulics, transient analysis, or related safety analysis is required. Experience in neutronics or fuel performance preferred.
• Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

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 job. Reasonable 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. 

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 others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

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.

Pay and Benefits:

The target pay range for this position is $87,107 - $105,129 annually.  The full pay range is $78,096 - $122,149 annually.   

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department. 

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