Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking a Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer for a long-term, 100% remote contract career opportunity with our client.
Candidates may reside anywhere in the USA; but must be eligible to work for any employer without sponsorship now, or in the future.
Overview
The PRA Engineer will support the design of a safe and reliable Natrium reactor by developing and applying risk models to inform engineering and licensing decisions. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform internal and external PRA and severe accident analysis for the Natrium reactor
- Coordinate with plant design, deterministic/consequence safety analysis, and engineering teams
- Ensure PRA aligns with regulatory standards such as NEI 18-04 and ASME/ANS
- Support planning and scheduling of PRA activities
- Provide technical guidance on PRA and reliability topics
- Participate in PRA peer reviews
- Develop and maintain event/fault trees, radiological transport models, and release categories
- Support SSC classification, LBE selection, and DID evaluations
- Use CAFTA and other PRA tools to develop and update models
- Perform PRA-based risk integration and focused analysis for trade studies
- Conduct hand calculations to validate complex models
- Prepare technical reports and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders
- B.S. or M.S. in nuclear, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in Probabilistic Risk Assessment
- Familiarity with PRA principles and ASME/ANS Non-Light Water PRA standards
- Experience with CAFTA and FRANX preferred; SAPHIRE or Risk Spectrum also considered
- Knowledge of risk-informed performance-based regulations
- Experience with external events PRA and severe accident analysis preferred
- Proficiency in tools like GOTHIC, MELCOR, RADTRAD is a plus
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Experience with sodium-cooled or other advanced reactors preferred
- Fluent in English
- Broad understanding of multidisciplinary nuclear plant design principles
- Demonstrated integrity, teamwork, and respect for others
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.