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Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer (Level I-III) in Richland ... risk assessment methods, consequence and hazard analysis, defense-in-depth, use of available ...

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Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer (Level I-III)

Richland, WA • On-site

SPECTRA TECH, Inc.
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Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer (Level I-III) in Richland, WA.
General Summary
Perform various complex Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in the areas of probabilistic risk assessment methods, consequence and hazard analysis, defense-in-depth, use of available Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) standards and regulatory guidance, and other related PSA activities.
  • Provide independent engineering service and support to perform highly complex engineering tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in the application of engineering fundamentals in support of the design modification, operating, and independent assessment of Energy Northwest facilities.
  • Serve as an advisor to others.
  • Support our team with owners engineer oversight, construction, design reviews of new advanced reactor technologies, and progressive design/build contracts.
  • The position is responsible for activities such as supporting the Owners Engineer activities, assisting with site licensing and construction permit activities, participating in design reviews for new reactor technologies, supporting progressive design/build contracts and construction efforts, interpreting and reviewing Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) documents, providing schedule inputs and reviewing project timelines.
Principal Accountabilities
Perform highly complex engineering analyses and designs in support of operations, systems, programs, audit inspections, and assessments requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Serve as an advisor providing advice and counsel on assignments concerned with specialized or unique engineering requirements. Solutions provided involve unconventional or innovative problem solving techniques. Provide technical leadership and training on highly complex or extended projects.
  • Tasks typically involve highly complex problem-solving techniques and require advanced application of practices and methodologies. Provide leadership of small groups to resolve complex issues. Available guidance generally does not exist to fit problems encountered and advanced technological skills are required to provide solutions.
  • Provide technical direction and leadership routinely to other engineers; serve as a mentor.
  • Provide training to others.
  • Identify need and initiate development of new policies, programs, plans, and procedures to meet strategic objectives.
  • Assure compliance with regulatory and industry guidance. Provide interpretation of industry guidance for application.
  • Identify potential problems in design, quality, or operation and initiate corrective action in accordance with plant Condition Report (CR) process.
Required Education and Experience
Engineer I-III - New Nuclear requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and 0-7+ of discipline specific engineering experience; and PE license obtained by an accredited examination and five years of discipline specific engineering experience.
Desired KSAs - Skills/Experience
  • Knowledge of advanced nuclear reactor/plant design (i.e., High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor Design).
  • Experience with large construction projects.
  • Knowledge in industry consensus standards for Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), including ASME/ANS RA-S-1.4.
  • Skill in PRA model development, plant operating state definition, initiating event analysis, event sequence analysis, and performance of quantitative uncertainty analyses and sensitivity analyses.
  • Knowledge of transient and accident analyses and radioactive source term analyses.
  • Ability to correctly interpret and apply results of PSA codes.
  • Familiarity with Seismic and Fire PRA.
  • Familiarity with NEI 18-04.

At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real time-personally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity
Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.

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