Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE)
Location: Palisades Energy

Holtec Palisades seeks qualified applicants for the position of Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE) in its Engineering department based at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert, MI.


Palisades is positioned to become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to restart after previously entering the early stages of decommissioning. By joining our team, you will be part of a unique and historic undertaking for the nuclear industry and the nation!

About the position

The position involves providing technical leadership for reactor core performance and monitoring within Holtec Palisades. The role focuses on advocating for nuclear fuel reliability, managing fuel and special nuclear material accountability, and offering technical assistance to operations to ensure conservative reactivity management and decision-making. The position may be filled at various engineering levels (I, II, III, or Sr) based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

• Manages core performance monitoring and trending, fuel management and configuration control, and the Special Nuclear Material and Accountability program.

• Evaluates core component lifetime and provides replacement instructions.

• Supports training of Operations and Engineering on fuel and core related topics.

• Serves as the site fuel reliability monitor and champions the fuel reliability program.

• Supports Operations for maneuvers/core analysis/operating limits considerations.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for the reactor core and associated areas.

• Manages reactor core-related surveillances and startup testing.

• Monitors maintenance and revision to Reactor Engineering procedures.

• Supports dry fuel storage-related activities and irradiated core component disposal.

• Implements fuel storage and handling requirements.

• Supports core reload design analysis and batch reload implementation.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related scientific discipline.

• Good to excellent communication skills.

• Experience/proficiency in PC use and applications.

Desired Licenses/Certificates

• SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR.

• Professional Engineering license.

Holtec Palisades offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, hospitalization, and other valuable voluntary options; time-off programs; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities; and an unmatched culture focused on client service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do.

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting our website: holtecinternational.com.

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