Senior Safety Methodology Engineer

Protingent

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote
  • $69–$115 Per Hour

Highlights

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . Demonstrated experience with the development of transient safety analysis modeling methodologies, including system code base model methodology development and event-specific transient safety analysis methodology development.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBellevue, WA (
Remote
)
Salary$69–$115 Per Hour

Description

Position Title: Senior Safety Methodology Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting REMOTE contract Senior Safety Methodology Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Work with application methodology lead to develop/modify standardized general modeling methodology supporting downstream base model development for application in design basis accident events for Reactor.
  • Develop and document analytic calculation/methodology reports to defend methodology.
  • Develop and document sensitivity studies using RELAP5, SAS, or GOTHIC to demonstrate efficacy of methodology approach.
  • Develop and document code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development using RELAP5-3D following the EMDAP process (NuReg 1.203).
  • Develop/modify and document methodology studies to aid in licensing of Reactor.

Job Qualifications:
  • B.S. (+ 10 years), M.S. (+7 years), or PhD (+ 5 year) in nuclear, mechanical, or another related engineering/scientific field.
  • Demonstrated experience with the development of transient safety analysis modeling methodologies, including system code base model methodology development and event-specific transient safety analysis methodology development.
  • Familiarity with Licensing Basis Events and DBA topical requirements.
  • Demonstrated application of Reg Guide 1.203 to nuclear reactor safety calculations.
  • Strong thermal-hydraulic analytical skills with one dimensional hydraulic network analysis, system codes experience and transient analysis.
  • Familiarity with code V&V and associated regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledgeable in nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, reactor dynamics, and transient phenomena.
  • Experience with nuclear power plant design or operations a plus.
  • Experience with commercial nuclear power plant licensing a plus.
  • Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
  • Travel Required: 0-5%.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.)
  • Location: 100% Remote Acceptable
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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