Develops, designs and validates structural and fluid dynamics models for small modular reactors and nuclear fuel cycle facility projects
Performs structural analysis and steady-state and transient computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of single and multiphase flow to verify safety and performance requirements for small modular reactors
Evaluates CFD simulations and coupled fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analyses to assess the structural integrity of critical reactor systems
Upskills early-career engineers and mentors engineers at multiple experience levels on CFD modelling and troubleshooting
Produces documentation that is technically accurate, grammatically correct, correctly formatted and professionally presented
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of ten years post-baccalaureate experience
Engineering support to nuclear facility design, construction or operations
Knowledge of key NRC regulations, design codes and standards for commercial nuclear facilities required
Expert user of related design software codes, including ANSYS FLUENT/CFX and GOTHIC
Design for Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear reactor projects preferred