Engineer/Physicist - PWR Fuel - PERM
- Job Title
- Engineer/Physicist - PWR Fuel - PERM
- Job ID
- 27677706
- Location
- Birmingham, AL 30830
- Other Location
- Description
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GSE Absolute is working with a major large utility client based in the Southeast who are looking to hire an Engineer/Physicist - PWR Fuel on a full-time permanent basis starting ASAP!
Why work for this utility?- No. 2 Best Large Employer in America in Forbes magazine’s 2022 rankings.
- Annual bonus of 15%
- Pension plan – 5.5% of annual salary, company paid
- Signing bonus
- Hybrid work schedule – work four 10's; 2 days/week on site, 2 days/week remote
- 401K – vested immediately, company match of 85% on 6%
- Strong medical, dental, vision plans and PTO
- Excellent relocation plan
- Big advocate of promoting from within
- Compensation up to $120K DOE.
- Travel: Up to 25% of the Time
Engineer/Physicist - PWR Fuel
Required to support the company’s corporate Nuclear Fuel and Analysis Department, PWR Fuel Engineering, including performance in the fuel and reactor engineering functional area for the PWR Nuclear Fleet. We are seeking an individual capable of driving and executing strategic initiatives in nuclear core physics, advanced fuel mechanical design, and innovation in the fuel and reactor engineering functional area. The position is located in Birmingham, AL, and will require up to approximately 25% travel.
This position will be responsible for performing activities related to nuclear fuel and core design, licensing and operation; transient and accident analyses; and technical evaluations regarding nuclear fuel vendor fabrication and design capabilities for current and advanced fuel products. This position may be required to support the fleet Emergency Response Organization. This requires personnel to live within one hour of the company’s facility for emergency response availability.
The position will be filled at an exempt level 6 or below, commensurate with experience.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education Requirements:- 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 accredited program.
- Professional Engineer license/certification or advanced degree is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel thermal-hydraulic engineering analyses.
- Demonstrated knowledge of complex nuclear fuel design and core design analysis codes.
- Knowledge of nuclear fuel related FSAR and Technical Specifications and site procedures to perform fuel related operation support.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Westinghouse codes and methods, such as NEXUS/ANC9, VIPRE-W, BOA, BEACON, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Studsvik codes is desired.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with loading pattern development is desired.
- 3 or more years of experience in PWR fuel engineering or PWR reactor engineering preferred.
- Must exhibit an exceptional degree of technical expertise, creativity, and resourcefulness.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills. Comfortable providing and presenting information to all levels of the organization.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure in difficult situations.
- Willing to challenge the status quo.
- Foresight of problems.
- Demonstrate self-initiative.
- Accountable to standards and expectations.
- Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
- Ability to use good judgment to make sound engineering and business decisions.
- Ability to build, influence and sustain relationships.
- Ability to be a team player with emphasis on team contribution.
- Demonstrated proficiency in autonomous use of engineering judgement and decision making. Self-starter capable of performing tasks with little supervision or oversight.
- Ability to drive change.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, specifically WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT.
- Demonstrated Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment
- Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity drive behaviors.
- Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard.
- Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations.
- Committed to success of employees, customers, and shareholders.
- Self-directed with strong initiative.
- Results oriented and customer focused.
