WHO WE ARE

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for it innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet.  With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants.  More than 2,000 Framatome employees in the U.S. work every day to help our customers supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy.  See how the Fuel Business Unit is a part of that: Design and fuel manufacturing - Framatome.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Fuel Core Design & Safety Analysis department directly supports the reactor core design and reload licensing analysis needs for US Region Light Water Reactor PWR commercial operation.  The department performs a full range of neutronics, fuel management, thermal hydraulics and safety analysis of the fuel and core reload design including on-going development of codes and methods as well as maintenance of existing codes and methods used in those analyses.  Department engineers work closely with other engineering departments, customers, Project Management, and regulators.

A non-LOCA Safety Analysis engineer performs reload licensing safety analyses for current fuel customers as well as performs transient analyses using Framatome's advanced tools and methods (ARITA). Duties include supporting regular customer interactions and working with related engineering disciplines to resolve complex technical issues and provide high quality engineering solutions.

The department also supports analyses of advanced reactor designs and small modular reactor concepts. Significant opportunity exists for the motivated candidate to explore a variety of plant designs using the industry's most advanced analysis tools.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AT FRAMATOME

Engineers in this position will be expected to:

• Perform safety analyses to support the design and licensing of Framatome fuel for commercial light water reactors.
• Conduct analyses involving the use of engineering computer codes to assess plant system response for postulated design basis transients to demonstrate that licensing requirements are satisfied, particularly, system transient codes such as S-RELAP5, RELAP5, TRAC or other industry system code.
• Interface with Framatome European counterparts to support Light Water Reactor projects.
• Participate in and support interface with regulatory authorities to obtain regulatory approval of the Framatome reactor core design and methods.
• Perform core reload design and licensing, assess proposed changes in fuel designs or operating strategies, evaluate changes in analytical methods, and support any plant operational occurrences that influence core performance and require evaluation.

Required Skills Required Experience

WHO YOU ARE

You have demonstrated PWR or BWR transient analysis experience.  You have experience with nuclear industry systems, subchannels, or other software-development/method codes.  Basic experience with MICROSOFT Office software (WORD, EXCEL, etc).  You have experience with software development codes such as PYTHON, C/C++, FORTRAN, and etc.  You display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships.  You place a priority on leadership and initiative and can be counted on to maintain focus on customer requirements.  You have the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments and execute them on-time with quality.  You have developed effective written and oral communication skills.

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with Framatome's Core Values.

WHAT YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED

You have completed a BS or MS in Nuclear Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with concentration in thermal hydraulics) plus a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for related experience (e.g. PhD, 1-3 years).

OUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

The range of base salary for the position is between $91,000 - $124,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. 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.

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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.