Senior Core Design & Analysis Engineer - Nuclear
Date: Nov 15, 2024
Location: Hancock's Bridge, NJ, US
Company: PSEG
Requisition: 80359
PSEG Company: PSEG Power
Salary Range: $ 101,600 - $ 160,900
Incentive: PIP 15%
Work Location Category: Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The Core Design & Analysis Engineer is responsible for implementing core reload change packages and monitoring core operation for the Salem nuclear units. Reload responsibilities span the design of the new fuel assemblies and their integration into reloaded fuel assemblies such that the energy requirements, power distribution requirements, and safety analysis requirements are all satisfied for an operating cycle.
Job Responsibilities
The Core Design & Analysis Engineer is responsible for:
- preparing or reviewing calculations related to core nuclear design, core thermal hydraulic performance, and reload safety analyses
- monitoring core operation
- preparing or reviewing nuclear fuel-related design change packages,
- performing 10 CFR 50.59 Reviews
- maintaining an awareness of industry technical issues that affect core operation or could be implemented to improve performance
- dispositioning industry issues applicable to nuclear fuel
- providing Nuclear Fuels inputs to license amendment requests
- providing multi-cycle analyses to support financial planning
- maintaining Nuclear Fuels Policies, Programs, Processes, Procedures, and Training and Reference Material
- reviewing maneuver-specific reactivity management plans.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required:
• BS Degree in Nuclear Engineering with 10 years experience performing PWR core design & analysis work.
• 5 years experience using Westinghouse core design & analysis software applications and processes.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Ability to support shift work during plant outages and emergent situations.
• Ability to meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Site Access and access industrial areas of a nuclear power.
Desired:
• MS Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Engineering qualifications and experience
Education
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