Thermal Hydraulics Engineer 3 (R&D)

EngineeringRemote, United States Corvallis, Oregon

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NOTE:  This position is available for remote work within the contiguous United States with travel as required for business purposes.

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  This position will report to the manager for product development and will be part of a dynamic high impact team focused on developing NuScale’s microreactor technology. The team reports to the CTO. NuScale’s microreactor technology is in the early stages of development and the target market for this product includes research reactor and commercial distributed power and heat applications at a thermal power scale smaller than NuScale’s commercial small modular reactor. This role will be responsible for developing thermal hydraulics analysis capability for the microreactor design. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  
  1. Support thermal systems analysis software selection
  2. Perform sizing calculations for single phase fluid and heat exchange components
  3. Thermal systems model development
  4. Perform steady state and transient analysis
  5. Support identification and ranking of phenomena for analysis and testing
  6. Automate analysis updates to accommodate design changes
  7. Perform benchmarks for model verification
  8. Support university collaboration on thermal systems analysis
  9. Support coupled analysis with core physics models  
  10. Perform other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 
  • Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
  • Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization. 
  • Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
  • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
  • Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. 
  • Safety Culture: Adheres to the Corporate Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards. 
  • Quality Assurance:  Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1. 
MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
  • Education:   A minimum of B.S. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from a four year accredited college or university. An M.S. or Ph.D. in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred. 
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of full-time, directly relevant engineering experience in thermal hydraulic modeling and analysis is required. Experience with computational fluid dynamics, testing towards model validation, and heat pipe modeling is beneficial.
  • Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
  • Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. 
  • Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. When the testing program grows in future years, this position will require more travel, up to 30% of time domestically.

 

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

 

 

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits: 

The target pay range for this position is $108,908 - $131,441 annually.  The full pay range is $97,642 - $152,722 annually.   

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department. 

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page:  Employee Benefits | NuScale Power 

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