Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Solution Benchmarking Thermal Engineering Thermal Engineering Thermal Engineering Systems Analysis Methods Engineering Heat Transfer CAD Programs Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics Fuel Gas Software Testing Nuclear Engineering Component Analysis Nuclear Engineering Control System Design Thermal Engineering Heat Transfer Software Quality Management

Other Skills

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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Multitasking
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Teamwork
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Trustworthiness
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Writing
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Creativity
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Nuclear, or other relevant engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 10 years of experience in thermal hydraulic analysis with a B.S. degree, or 6+ years with an M.S. or 3+ years with a Ph.D., with demonstrated ability to produce a high-quality work product
6+ years experience in Nuclear Systems Thermal-Hydraulic behaviour and analyses, experience in 1D modelling approach highly preferred
Demonstrated expertise with CAD modelling tools (SolidWorks preferred) and modern CFD tool (STAR-CCM+)

Requirements:

Computational analysis of in-core steady-state thermal hydraulic phenomena
Perform code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development
Perform calculations using first principles of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics to support and validate analysis results
Integrate with other engineering groups performing aspects of component, system, fuel, and control system analysis and related thermal-hydraulic testing

Job description

Our client is seeking to contract with a highly motivated Thermal Hydraulics Analyst to support methodology development, analysis, and design efforts of reactor core for the sodium-cooled Natrium Reactor program. Reporting to the Manager, Core Thermal Hydraulics Methods & Analysis, you will mature methodologies, support the test program, and perform analyses to evaluate the behaviour for these advanced energy systems under various conditions.

Tasks:

Computational analysis of in-core steady-state thermal hydraulic phenomena.
Perform code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development.
Perform calculations using first principles of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics to support and validate analysis results.
Integrate with other engineering groups performing aspects of component, system, fuel, and control system analysis and related thermal-hydraulic testing.
Support development of testing programs needed for reactor core & components.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Nuclear, or other relevant technical Engineering area from an accredited university
Minimum of 10 years of experience in thermal hydraulic analysis with a B.S. degree, or 6+ years with an M.S. or 3+ years with a Ph.D. degree with a demonstrated ability to produce a high-quality work product
6+ years’ experience in Nuclear Systems Thermal-Hydraulic behaviour and analyses, experience in 1D modelling approach highly preferred
Demonstrated expertise with one or more CAD modelling tools; SolidWorks preferred
Demonstrated expertise with a modern CFD tool; STAR-CCM+
Knowledge and experience in analysis of nuclear reactor core subchannel analysis
Demonstrated ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers
Experience with low Prandtl number heat transfer analysis a strong plus
Experience with Software Quality Assurance Program a strong plus
Creative thinker with demonstrated strong analytical/problem solving skills
Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
Excellent writing and communication skills
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork