System Transients Methodology Engineer-REMOTE
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Manager of Code and Methods Development, the System Transients Methodology Engineer has two primary responsibilities. The first is performing/developing methodology reports/ code assessments using RELAP5-3D code for both thermal-hydraulics plant-wide and component level transient analysis with application to the client sodium-cooled reactor program. The second is assisting in the development and maintenance of automation tools used to perform RELAP5 calculations and postprocess results.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development using RELAP5-3D.
- Maintain/Develop python tools to automate RELAP5 calculation submission.
- Develop methodology studies demonstrating foundational analysis of the reactor to aid in licensing of Natrium.
- Develop RELAP5-3D models for steady state and transient one-dimensional network hydraulic analyses.
- Perform calculations using first principles of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics to support and validate analysis results.
- Perform analysis of plant wide transients for evaluation of operation narratives and design solution.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. + 5 years, M.S. + 3 years, or PhD + 1 years in nuclear, mechanical, or another related engineering/scientific field.
- Strong thermal-hydraulic analytical skills with one dimensional hydraulic network analysis, system codes experience and transient analysis.
- Experience (4+ years) with RELAP5 code.
- Experience with software development. (python preferred but not required)
- Experience with version control software (Git, Bitbucket).
- Familiarity with code V&V and associated regulatory requirements.
- Experience with scaling analysis as it pertains to RG 1.203 is a plus.
- Experience with nuclear power plant design or operations a plus.
- Knowledge of design approach under ASME Boiler Code Section III a plus.
- Experience with first-of-a-kind or high temperature nuclear reactor design projects is a plus.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.