Consulting Engineer- Nuclear PRA

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields - from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes continually seeks qualified mid- and senior-level engineers with expertise in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), Advanced Nuclear technology, and risk-based licensing experience with a developed client base to join our team. These talented individuals will support our regulatory and risk-based client needs. Our project team is based in West Chester, PA; however, we offer remote work options for the right candidates. As a global consulting firm for the nuclear industry, we provide a range of specialized technical services, from daily nuclear power plant operations to cutting-edge research and development in plant safety.

Responsibilities

As a Consulting Engineer with us, you'll become part of a dynamic network of nuclear consultants across the country. Your role will involve developing PRA and risk-based analyses, performing calculations and assessments, and providing guidance for various nuclear industry projects. These projects may include engineering analyses, regulatory and licensing support, machine learning applications, software development, and PRA-based licensing applications. Key to your success in this role will be a strong foundation in engineering principles, quick learning ability, an analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience required
• Prior experience in PRA, nuclear licensing or advanced nuclear is required
• Excellent communications and writing skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with PRA internal events, fire PRA, external hazards, risk-informed applications (e.g., RICT, 50.69), online risk tools, or other risk-based or engineering-based projects a plus
• Experience with nuclear power plant engineering, nuclear plant systems, licensing, operations, or other on-site or corporate technical departments
• Experience with one or more commercial nuclear risk software tools (e.g., CAFTA, Phoenix Architect, HRA Calculator, MAAP, PRAQuant, PARAGON, SPAR) a plus
• Project management skills a plus

We encourage interested candidates to apply as we are continuously searching for individuals who can contribute to our diverse and evolving projects.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr