Nuclear Engineer - Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA)

Company: Volt
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring a Nuclear Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
In this role you will be responsible for conducting PRA model development, supporting licensing activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory safety standards.

About our client:

Our client is an advanced nuclear technology company focused on commercialization of nuclear reactors.

As a PRA Engineer you will:
Develop and maintain PRA models of nuclear plant design and operational capabilities
Contribute to developing the integrated PRA framework
Understand and execute PRA fundamental skills in Data, Human Reliability Analysis, Accident analysis, Severe Accidents, and Source Term assessments
Use tools and methods to identify and characterize accident & event sequences
Analyze regulatory-driven requirements to develop risk-informed solutions
Use integrated nuclear plant knowledge to assist in risk-informed design decisions aimed to improve plant performance and value
Interface with other engineering disciplines to drive reliability and safety into nuclear plant design

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:
Master of Science degree (or higher) in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant engineering domains.
Minimum 5 years cumulative experience in PRA model development, safety basis or safety analysis.
Fundamental knowledge for this position includes data management, human reliability analysis, accident analysis, severe accidents, source term assessments and related analytical skills

Preferred Characteristics
M.Sc. in an engineering discipline
Minimum 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: Importance Analysis, Uncertainty Analysis, and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
General knowledge of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 PRAs
Experience with PRA software such as RiskSpectrum or CAFTA
Detailed knowledge in reactor operation and safety analysis
Experience with Regulatory Processes (e.g., Reg Guide 1.247, ASME/ANS PRA Standards, 10 CFR 53, 10 CFR 50.65 and 50.69, NEI 18-04---)
Experience with international nuclear safety standards and practices


Salary: $170000-180000 per year

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.



Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws

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