Principal RELAP Safety Engineer

Company: Framatome SAS
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

What You've Accomplished
You have completed a BS in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 7 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.
Who You Are
Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values:
You may have also acquired the following skills:

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• Familiarity with light water reactors and are experienced with the plant system thermal-hydraulic and core response during transients.
  
• Experience using RELAP or similar code to simulate reactor system behavior during postulated accidents.
  
• Display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships.
  
• Customer focus and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a passion for problem solving.
  
  Your Opportunity
  This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Principal RELAP Safety Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include:
  
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  • Performing new or revising existing postulated accident analyses using a Framatome version of RELAP5.
    
  • Evaluating and documenting the impact of plant and core design changes on existing Safety Analyses.
    
  • Contributing to methods development activities in support of new fuel products, customer requirements, or changes in the licensing regulations.
    
  • Contributing to the development of automation and software tools to improve operating efficiency or software capabilities.
    
  • Working with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful customer delivery.
    
    This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.
    Who We Are
    Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.
    Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).
    Your Total Rewards Package
    The range of base salary for the position is between $110,000 - $149,000, 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 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.
    Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations.
    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.
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