Nuclear Fuel and Analysis – Nuclear Engineer (Seeking All-Levels)
Southern NuclearFarley
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- PWR
- BWR
Required qualifications
- Education : Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college OR Professional Engineer (P.E.) license/certification required OR Accredited undergraduate degree in an Applied Science, Mathematics, AND a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program. (Note: The position title will be determined based on individual’s educational qualifications.) Experience : The following experience is required: Nuclear power plant or related industrial experience.
- The following experiences are highly desired: Experience with applications of BWR or PWR reactor physics. with BWR or PWR fuel and core design, and AOO analysis. associated with the systems, design, and analysis of entire SNC nuclear (Note: The position title will be determined based on individual’s experience level.) Desired Skills: An ability to solve complex problems and make sound, timely engineering decisions, based upon experience, appropriate industry practices, and sound engineering principles that might impact plant safety and reliability.
- Ability to manage and implement nuclear engineering analysis and technical programs, and to make technical decisions within accountabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Desired Behavioral Attributes: Unquestionable Trust: Honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity drive behaviors.
- Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard.
- Superior Performance: Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations.
About this role
This position is for a Nuclear Engineer assigned to Southern Nuclear Company’s (SNC) Nuclear Fuel & Analysis department, located at the corporate headquarters in Birmingham, AL.
Responsibilities
- BWR or PWR Fuel Engineer: Coordinate, direct and/or perform reactor physics analyses required to load, license, and operate a nuclear reactor core.
- Execute, and/or collaborate with the fuel vendor, the modeling, selecting inputs, and validating outputs for the reload design and licensing documentation.
- Monitor core operations to ensure exposure and licensing assumptions are met.
- Manage cycle reload process for reload meetings, special assignments, exposure accounting, cycle management reports and control blade/component management.
- Perform analysis and vendor oversight to support storage of spent nuclear fuel in wet and dry storage in accordance with applicable regulations and licensing documents.
- Governance, oversight, and support for site implementation of spent fuel strategies.
- Develop long term fuel storage strategies and projections.
- Perform governance and oversight of special nuclear material control and accountability.
- Participate in formulating strategic decisions and recommendations that impact key technical issues across the organization.
- Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization.
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