Job Description
Framatome is seeking a Thermal-Hydraulic Engineer for our Horn Rapids Road office in Richland, Washington.
Primary responsibilities include:
Prepare and apply nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic models for plant safety analyses and be involved in the preparation of engineering documents (calculations, reports, functional requirements, Final Safety Analysis Reports, etc.) in support of emergent issues, fuel reloads, proposed changes in fuel designs or operating strategies. Perform analysis to support Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) reload core design and licensing. Assess proposed changes in fuel designs or operating strategies, and resolve plant operation issues and evaluate changes in analytical methods. Work is performed in compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulated policies and procedures, and includes interface with internal and external customers on technical issues.
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity:
Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience or education must include:
- General nuclear engineering;
- Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) operations;
- USNRC reload licensing requirements (NUREG-800, 10CFR50.59, 10CFR50.46, 10CFR50 Appendix B);
- BWR reload campaigns focused on thermal-hydraulic applications using USNRC approved methodologies;
- Programming languages (FORTRAN, C, or C+); and
- UNIX/LINUX computer operating systems.
May telecommute within Richland, WA.
Our total rewards package
The range of base salary for the position is between $95,035.00 – $105,000.00/year. 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.