Nuclear Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Engineer to work in our Materials and Fuels Complex Reactor Engineering Department analyzing neutronics thermal or mechanical behavior of advanced reactors demonstrations at INL. You will be responsible for contributing delivery of analyses to support design and acceptance of new advanced reactors assisting in startup physics testing of advanced reactor and supporting existing reactors. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research Education Campus with every other Friday off.

INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for DOE-NE providing much of the nuclear research development and demonstration capability needed to move nuclear innovation forward to deployment. MFC hosts a unique combination of personnel facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels from fuel design development and fabrication through post irradiation analysis.

You will apply nuclear engineering principles and methods to design develop test and analyze advanced reactors and nuclear systems..

Responsibilities:

• Supports coordinates and performs confirmatory calculations and startup planning in area of technical expertise (e.g. reactor physics thermal hydraulics thermo-mechanical analysis) to support development of facility and reactor specific safety basis supporting analyses

• Work includes planning scheduling and tracking of reactor analyses and planning for startup testing and verification activities to validate analytical work and ensure safety.

• Responsible for providing support to project and planning activities related to new reactor design and acceptance talking to design and nuclear safety organizations working with external reactor designers and DOE (ID and HQ) and contributing organizations (e.g. structural analysis criticality safety radiation protection etc.).

• Use design methodologies technologies and processes which are best practice for the technical discipline to develop and define a design and to validate that the design meets defined requirements.

• Document the design (controlled and approved models drawings specifications design descriptions) to establish conformance with design requirements and applicable codes and standards such as ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code DOE regulations or NRC regulations.

• Establish testing inspection and quality requirements to ensure technical features important to design functions are maintained.

• Oversee or otherwise ensure that fabrication construction assembly and procurement are done in accordance with the design.

• Defend analytical methods and results in management and independent reviews.

• Perform analysis and design tasks supporting project/program interactions with (experiment) sponsors operations and engineering organizations to ensure that project related operations are performed in a manner that is consistent with the facility authorization.

• Develop physics-based mathematical models of neutronics thermal mechanical chemical and electrical systems to support and verify design. Develop and improve models and analysis methods.

• Prepare reports and peer-reviewed publications.

• Represent programs the Laboratory and the Division/Department through programmatic and technical presentations to the public and to the sponsors and peers at conferences and symposia.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 4: Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline and 9 years experience or a Masters Degree in an engineering discipline and 6 years experience or a PhD in an engineering discipline and 6 years experience.

• Level 5: Bachelors degree in engineering discipline and 14 years of experience. Masters and 8 years experience. PhD and 6 years of experience.

• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Experience in nuclear fuels and materials reactor physics thermal hydraulics core design analysis tools/methods and/or closely related technical areas.

• Experience performing calculations and analyses in support of safety analysis documentation to be submitted to a regulator is preferred.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 4 ($111888 - $229284)/Level 5 ($134124 - $275136). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.

• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment. ((remove bullet if not applicable))
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. ((remove bullet if not applicable))

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit stoop kneel bend and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type handle materials manipulate tools and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical Dental Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors including employment status and position classification.

At this time BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.) including consular visas.

INL is a science-based applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 6300 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see .

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
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