Engineering degree from a recognized university A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within the nuclear power industry in relevant roles in thermal hydraulics and neutronics. Experience ...
Engineering degree from a recognized university A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within the nuclear power industry in relevant roles in thermal hydraulics and neutronics. Experience ...
Principal Engineer - Core Neutronics
Lynchburg, VA ยท On-site
$115K - $156K/yr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn't be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet's greatest challenges. In this role ...
Principal Engineer - Core Neutronics
Lynchburg, VA ยท On-site
$115K - $156K/yr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn't be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet's greatest challenges. In this role ...
... neutronics. โข Experience with light water reactors (PWRs and BWRs) and advanced reactor designs (SFR, HTGR, MSRs, etc.) โข Familiarity with nuclear reactor licensing and ability to plan and ...
... neutronics. โข Experience with light water reactors (PWRs and BWRs) and advanced reactor designs (SFR, HTGR, MSRs, etc.) โข Familiarity with nuclear reactor licensing and ability to plan and ...
Nuclear Engineer
El Segundo, CA ยท On-site
$106.50K - $146.48K/yr
Neutronics: Analysis of ex-vessel reactor fluxes and energy deposition, criticality safety, and verification and validation (V&V) of the nuclear toolbox and reactor models. * Accident and Dose ...
Nuclear Engineer
El Segundo, CA ยท On-site
$106.50K - $146.48K/yr
Neutronics: Analysis of ex-vessel reactor fluxes and energy deposition, criticality safety, and verification and validation (V&V) of the nuclear toolbox and reactor models. * Accident and Dose ...
... neutronics. โข Experience with light water reactors (PWRs and BWRs) and advanced reactor designs (SFR, HTGR, MSRs, etc.) โข Familiarity with nuclear reactor licensing and ability to plan and ...
... neutronics. โข Experience with light water reactors (PWRs and BWRs) and advanced reactor designs (SFR, HTGR, MSRs, etc.) โข Familiarity with nuclear reactor licensing and ability to plan and ...
Engineering degree from a recognized university A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within the nuclear power industry in relevant roles in thermal hydraulics and neutronics. Experience ...
Engineering degree from a recognized university A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within the nuclear power industry in relevant roles in thermal hydraulics and neutronics. Experience ...
Applied AI Engineer
Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site
Automating legacy simulation workflows so engineers can run neutronics with a config file instead of learning decades-old codes from scratch. * Integrating with internal tools- tickets, design-tree ...
Applied AI Engineer
Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site
Automating legacy simulation workflows so engineers can run neutronics with a config file instead of learning decades-old codes from scratch. * Integrating with internal tools- tickets, design-tree ...
Senior Nuclear Engineer
Austin, TX ยท On-site
$103.60K - $142.20K/yr
Lead and perform complex thermal-hydraulic and neutronics calculations * Independently verify and approve engineering calculations and safety analyses prepared by peers and junior engineers * Provide ...
Senior Nuclear Engineer
Austin, TX ยท On-site
$103.60K - $142.20K/yr
Lead and perform complex thermal-hydraulic and neutronics calculations * Independently verify and approve engineering calculations and safety analyses prepared by peers and junior engineers * Provide ...
Senior Nuclear Engineer
$103.60K - $142.20K/yr
Lead and perform complex thermal-hydraulic and neutronics calculations * Independently verify and approve engineering calculations and safety analyses prepared by peers and junior engineers * Provide ...
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Senior Nuclear Engineer
$103.60K - $142.20K/yr
Lead and perform complex thermal-hydraulic and neutronics calculations * Independently verify and approve engineering calculations and safety analyses prepared by peers and junior engineers * Provide ...
What You Will Do Join the Radiation Effects & Radiography team supporting operations at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), a premier experimental facility at Los Alamos National ...
What You Will Do Join the Radiation Effects & Radiography team supporting operations at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), a premier experimental facility at Los Alamos National ...
Senior Research Scientist
$140K - $200K/yr
Manage or lead the design, fielding, and operations of multiple plasma diagnostic systems (interferometry, spectroscopy, neutronics, Thomson scattering, magnetics, etc.) * Collaborate cross ...
Senior Research Scientist
$140K - $200K/yr
Manage or lead the design, fielding, and operations of multiple plasma diagnostic systems (interferometry, spectroscopy, neutronics, Thomson scattering, magnetics, etc.) * Collaborate cross ...
Senior Nuclear Engineer
Palm Beach Gardens, FL ยท Hybrid
$98.90K - $135.80K/yr
Expertise in neutronics, reactor physics, and/or thermal-hydraulics modeling . * Familiarity with safety codes and design standards (ASME, NRC, DOE, ANSI/ANS). * Experience with small modular ...
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Senior Nuclear Engineer
Palm Beach Gardens, FL ยท Hybrid
$98.90K - $135.80K/yr
Expertise in neutronics, reactor physics, and/or thermal-hydraulics modeling . * Familiarity with safety codes and design standards (ASME, NRC, DOE, ANSI/ANS). * Experience with small modular ...
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Fuel Handling)
Bellevue, WA ยท On-site +1
$101.60K - $140K/yr
Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc. * Document design progress, changes, and decisions via TerraPower s internal & external online collaboration workspaces. * Create ...
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Fuel Handling)
Bellevue, WA ยท On-site +1
$101.60K - $140K/yr
Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc. * Document design progress, changes, and decisions via TerraPower s internal & external online collaboration workspaces. * Create ...
This position plays a central role in integrating physics-based simulations across neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, materials behavior, and structural mechanics to optimize system design and ...
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This position plays a central role in integrating physics-based simulations across neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, materials behavior, and structural mechanics to optimize system design and ...
Senior Mechanical Designer (Fuel Handling)
Bellevue, WA ยท On-site
$69 - $115/hr
Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc. * Document design progress, changes, and decisions via Company's internal & external online collaboration workspaces. * Create ...
Senior Mechanical Designer (Fuel Handling)
Bellevue, WA ยท On-site
$69 - $115/hr
Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc. * Document design progress, changes, and decisions via Company's internal & external online collaboration workspaces. * Create ...
Senior Research Scientist
Everett, WA ยท On-site
$140K - $200K/yr
Manage or lead the design, fielding, and operations of multiple plasma diagnostic systems (interferometry, spectroscopy, neutronics, Thomson scattering, magnetics, etc.) * Collaborate cross ...
Senior Research Scientist
Everett, WA ยท On-site
$140K - $200K/yr
Manage or lead the design, fielding, and operations of multiple plasma diagnostic systems (interferometry, spectroscopy, neutronics, Thomson scattering, magnetics, etc.) * Collaborate cross ...
Mechanical Designer
Bellevue, WA ยท On-site
$37 - $74/hr
Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc. * Document design progress, changes, and decisions via Company's internal & external online collaboration workspaces. * Create ...
Mechanical Designer
Bellevue, WA ยท On-site
$37 - $74/hr
Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc. * Document design progress, changes, and decisions via Company's internal & external online collaboration workspaces. * Create ...
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (thermal, neutronics, materials, and manufacturing) to provide validated fuel data and feedback to reactor design efforts. * Mentor junior scientists and ...
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Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (thermal, neutronics, materials, and manufacturing) to provide validated fuel data and feedback to reactor design efforts. * Mentor junior scientists and ...
Fuel Engineer F/H
Boston, MA ยท On-site
... neutronics, or Monte Carlo tools), and with QA governed engineering processes. - Knowledge of materials behavior (e.g., fuel, cladding, structural materials) under irradiation and thermal mechanical ...
Fuel Engineer F/H
Boston, MA ยท On-site
... neutronics, or Monte Carlo tools), and with QA governed engineering processes. - Knowledge of materials behavior (e.g., fuel, cladding, structural materials) under irradiation and thermal mechanical ...
SolidWorks Drafter
Bellevue, WA ยท On-site
$52 - $85/hr
Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc. * Document design progress, changes, and decisions via Company's internal & external online collaboration workspaces. * Create ...
SolidWorks Drafter
Bellevue, WA ยท On-site
$52 - $85/hr
Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc. * Document design progress, changes, and decisions via Company's internal & external online collaboration workspaces. * Create ...
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What is the difference between Neutronics vs Radiation Protection Specialist?
| Aspect | Neutronics | Radiation Protection Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Degree in nuclear engineering, certifications like NEUP or NEET | Degree in health physics, certifications like CHP or RC |
| Work Environment | Research labs, nuclear power plants, simulation centers | Field sites, hospitals, nuclear facilities |
| Industry Usage | Designing reactor cores, neutron transport analysis | Monitoring radiation exposure, safety compliance |
Neutronics focuses on neutron behavior and reactor design, while Radiation Protection Specialists concentrate on safety and exposure management. Both roles require nuclear-related credentials and often work within the nuclear industry, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ significantly.

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Job description
Requisition ID:ย 98933ย
Job Category:ย Energyย
Location:ย Houston,ย TX,ย United Statesย
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Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure,ย our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.ย Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!
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Responsibilities Include:
ย ย Plan, execute and deliver nuclear analysis engagement for thermal hydraulic engineering and safety analysis ย
ย ย Integration of multiple groups at Hatch for complex technical projects that achieve client satisfaction within budget and schedule requirements.ย
ย ย Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate staff on specialized nuclear technical design and the nuclear engineering design process ย
ย ย Provide support to other regions in the development and delivery of projects within Hatch;
ย ย Review and approve technical deliverables
ย ย Lead and support business development efforts and strategic initiatives, including preparation of proposals and client pursuit plans
ย ย Manage the proposal process for RFPs, EOIs, RFQs, and other formats
ย ย Manage and expand Hatch's services for safety analysisย
ย ย Adhere to and promote the Hatch culture
Qualifications and Experience:ย
ย ย Engineering degree from a recognized universityย
ย ย A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience within the nuclear power industry in relevant roles in thermal hydraulics and neutronics.
ย ย Experience with light water reactors (PWRs and BWRs) and advanced reactor designs (SFR, HTGR, MSRs, etc.)
ย ย Familiarity with nuclear reactor licensing and ability to plan and prepare deliverables to meet applicable regulations (e.g. NRC, DOE, NEA, etc.) and nuclear quality standards
ย ย Ability to manage and motivate individuals to attain quality of deliverables, cost, and schedule objectives
ย ย Broad knowledge of codes and standards for the nuclear industry
ย ย Proven track record in business development, development and maintenance of client relations
ย ย Flexibility for short term business travels
ย ย Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and clients (both written and orally)
ย ย Ability to plan and write comprehensive project reports
ย ย Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience within organizations and teams, people manager
ย ย Experience using simulation software packages such as GOTHIC, Flownex, STAR CCM+, Ansys CFD, TRACE, SNAP, and RELAP5.
ย ย Experience leading the development and application of advanced thermal-hydraulics methods for complex systems
ย ย Experience with Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification methods within regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assuranceย
ย ย Familiarity with specialized structural analysis and neutronics would be beneficial
ย ย Position will involve working on export-controlled projects, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen, US lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or otherwise eligible to work on projects subject to 10 CFR 810
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.