Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer, Safety Analysis

Location: Greater Chicago Area

Compensation: $85,000 to $120,000 DOE

Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Unlimited PTO, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401K with 5% match

We are hiring a Safety Analysis Engineer for our advanced nuclear client who is developing next-generation microreactor systems for data centers, industrial operations, remote communities, and critical infrastructure. This role will assess the safety performance of the reactor design while working closely with engineering to deliver on safety goals. If joining a collaborative and entrepreneurial team with significant opportunities for growth aligns with what you are seeking, this may be a great match!

Responsibilities

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• Build and run system models of a gas-cooled reactor to analyze safety performance, including flow, temperatures, and system transients.
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• Provide insight to reactor engineering on materials selection, materials performance, and system requirements
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• Contribute to team-wide engineering efforts such as engineering test facility design input, system failure mode assessments, and responses to NRC questions
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• Prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
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Requirements

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• M.S./PhD in Nuclear Engineering or a related field, or B.S. with 3+ years of experience in Nuclear Engineering or a related field
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• 2+ years of experience with a system analysis code such as RELAP, TRACE, MELCOR, GOTHIC, FLOWNEX, or similar
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• 2+ years of thermal hydraulics experience, including steady-state and transient analysis
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• Strong foundations in areas such as reactor physics, safety analysis, fuel performance, materials performance, system analysis, and PRA
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• Experience developing models, performing analysis, and assessing results
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• Self-motivated, with the ability to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks independently
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• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to teammates, leaders, and customers
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WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we’re here to propel your career forward.

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