INTERESTED IN MAKING AN IMPACT ON CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES? GROW YOUR CAREER AT FRAMATOME!

Framatome is a major global leader in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the international nuclear fleet. Offering a full range of reactor services requires an unparalleled passion and sense of purpose connected to our company’s mission and vision.

Essential to Framatome’s mission are our employees who provide a unique set of skills, knowledge, and experience that support us in providing competitive, reliable, and safe nuclear power plants. Our commitment to our employees is recognized through our competitive total rewards package. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits and take part in innovative projects and development opportunities.

Come join a global Fuel Engineering team with its passion for Nuclear Science and Engineering and its application to solve the nuclear industry's challenges of today and tomorrow. Profit from the more of 8000 man years of collective experience in Fuel Engineering for your personal growth.

Our team supports a vast array of projects, including neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and safety analyses to support the licensing of Framatome's advanced fuel products through the application of our best in class, brand-new, multi-physics simulation and calculation tools for our newest fuel assembly designs. Be part in the implementation of this game changing technologies for US nuclear industry.

Check out what our Fuel Engineering teams are supporting:

Framatome - Fuel - Development, design, licensing and fabrication of fuel assemblies and core components for nuclear reactors

The Thermal-Mechanics Fuel Rod Analysis and Design team supports a vast array of projects including thermal and mechanical evaluations of fuel rod behavior, maintenance and improvement of existing computer codes and methods, and development of new performance models, computer codes, and analysis methods.

Thermal-Mechanical Engineers:

• Are responsible for evaluating the thermal and mechanical performance of fuel rods and control components in a Light Water Reactor environment, using computer codes, empirical methods, and first principles methods.
• Participate in the development of computer codes and automation software aimed at improving the efficiency of the methods applied to the evaluation of fuel rod behavior.
• Represent Framatome by bringing safe and economical solutions to the nuclear industry..

TRAVEL: Occasional/sporadic

Required Skills Required Experience

ALL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

• BS in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology plus 0 -2 years of engineering experience. In applicable states a PE license will be accepted in lieu of a 4 year engineering degree.

• Please attach a copy of your unofficial academic transcript as part of your application. Transcripts can be added in the Profile Attachments section (Step 5) of the online application.

• Strong technical problem-solving abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE USED TO DIFFERENTIATE CANDIDATES WHO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

• Experience in scientific / technical code development and programming (e.g. Fortran of C++) and other modern coding tools or techniques (e.g. PYTHON or SCRUM), and in technical document preparation and review.
• High degree of familiarity with software development processes and NQA-1 requirements.
• Prior experience with fuel rod performance codes.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IN LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA

After work you will enjoy all that Central Virginia has to offer.  From beautiful Smith Mountain Lake to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains you can hike, mountain bike, snowboard and water ski to your hearts content.  You'll avoid the traffic hassles of a major city, while being in driving distance to many of the major cities, beaches and attractions along the mid-Atlantic coast.  Take in a minor league baseball game or one of the many festivals in the region.  Our Young Generation Nuclear group hosts numerous social and professional development events that will allow you to quickly build relationships and advance your career. 

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work a retail schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• Interior design or sales experience/knowledge a plus but not required.
• Physically able to be on your feet and move throughout our showrooms over an 8-12 hour work day.
• Ability to maintain emotional composure in a professional business setting with customers, peers and management.
• Strong work ethic and dependability a must
• General computer proficiency
• Professional dress required

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work performed in a store environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopies and fax machines. Use of personal cell phone for customer contact and follow up and personal computer tablet for room sketching. Regularly required to view, see, manipulate and handle product to demonstrate to customers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The employee continuously walks or stands on the store’s showroom floor.  Stands for extended periods of time.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and required to lift and carry small items up to 30 pounds, such as lamps, etc