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MPR Associates, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Lead/ Principal Nuclear Engineer

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

MPR Associates, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering services and consulting firm actively seeking Lead/ Principal Nuclear Engineers to join their team. The role involves guiding and mentoring engineers in reactor analysis activities, engaging in diverse nuclear engineering projects, and developing analytical solutions for various technical challenges. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on problem-solving and delivering reliable technical solutions across the nuclear sector.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and enable the nuclear design/analysis efforts of multi-discipline system designs, including coaching and mentoring other engineers through execution of the work

Take a lead role in client and stakeholder interactions by effectively communicating technical results, present at industry conferences, and engage with regulators and other external audiences

Develop design/analytical solutions for a range of technical challenges across various projects including, for example Neutronics simulations and core design (e.g., criticality safety evaluations, critical core configuration, fuel cycle management, activation calculations)

Radiation detection and shielding (e.g., alarm set point determination, shielding optimization, application of ALARA principles, dosimetry calculations)

Thermal Hydraulics and Heat Transfer (Heat removal, familiarity with heat removal systems, such as steam generators, condensers, and other NSSS components)

Perform technical reviews of internal and external designs or analyses

Review work and analyses performed by other MPR engineers

Qualification

Nuclear EngineeringNeutronics ModelingThermal HydraulicsRadiation DetectionMCNPSCALEORIGENRELAPProject ManagementTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsMentoringTime Management

Required

Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Nuclear Engineering

Eight (8) or more years' work experience in the field of nuclear engineering, preferably with development of diverse skillsets such as neutronics, thermal hydraulics, radiation detection, etc

Experience developing technical solutions based on analysis or testing

Familiarity developing test plans to implement novel nuclear designs, such as new fuel forms, components, etc

Familiarity with common nuclear engineering software, such as MCNP, SCALE, ORIGEN, RELAP, etc

Able to work closely with engineers of all disciplines to evaluate all facets of a technical problem

Experience successfully working in a collaborative integrated design team

Familiarity with both light water and non-light water reactor designs

Strong analytical skills with fundamental understanding of the underlying first principles of engineering, not limited to just nuclear engineering

Ability to teach and enforce best practices to less experienced engineers to provide accurate, optimal and efficient solutions

This position involves Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a 'US Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R 120.15 is required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, project team members, and senior management

Ability to multi-task across teams of engineers and managers on various projects

Ability to oversee and mentor less experienced engineers' work efforts

Motivated to tackle new problems and take on new responsibilities

Ability to accept and grow from constructive feedback

Solid time management and organization skills

Persistent, questioning attitude and the ability to accept that in others

Preferred

An advanced degree is a plus but not required

Construction, testing, operational and/or maintenance experience at a nuclear facility is a plus

Familiarity with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and guidance for reactor analysis (e.g., loss of coolant accident analysis methods, source term)

Company

MPR Associates, Inc.

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In 1964, a trio of visionary engineers, from Admiral Rickover's Naval nuclear propulsion program, set out to form a company built around technical excellence.

Founded in 1964

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees