Job Description
What You’ve Accomplished
You have completed a BS in Nuclear Engineering or a related engineering degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 3 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.
Who You Are
Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/
You may have also acquired the following skills:
- Excellent communication skills (oral / presentation / written).
- Proven ability to effectively communicate and coordinate activities among diverse groups within an engineering organization and with ultility customers.
- Positive and effective team interaction skills along with positive peer relationship skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and initiative in meeting customer requirements.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments to reach team objectives
- On-site engineering support for reactor operation
- Physics testing, reactor start-up / Reactor Engineering
- Experience with PWR core monitoring methods, core performance analysis, and on site reactor support.
- Demonstrated PWR or BWR core design and/or nuclear analysis experience.
- Demonstrated mastery of computer model development and application (e.g. MCNP, SCALE, CASMO, SIMULATE or other nuclear industry analysis code).
- Experience working with engineering workstation computers and LINUX operating environments.
- Computer programming/software capabilities and experience in FORTRAN, C/C++, or PYTHON.
Your Opportunity
This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Operations Support Engineer in Lynchburg, VA (remote work will also be considered), you will be part of the proven team in the Core Design and Safety Analysis Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit which is responsible for a broad range of activities including providing on and off site support to customers in regards to physics testing, core monitoring and reactivity management, supporting the PWR Owners Group, interacting with professional societies (ANS), developing core designs and performing reload licensing activities while using the industry’s most advanced core design tools. The engineering activities are coordinated with other Framatome fuel engineering departments both locally and worldwide. Your work will include:
- Traveling to site (usually up to a week) to conduct or assist in ZPPT.
- Analyzing core monitoring behavior.
- Use core monitoring software to identify issues given plant data.
- Participate in and support interfaces with customers and professional organizations.
- Prepare and review reports, safety analyses, calculation files, and associated records.
This position requires up to 25% travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.
Who We Are
Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.
Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/
Your Total Rewards Package
The range of base salary for the position is between $79,000 – $107,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:
Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.
Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.