What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Shielding and Criticality Engineer position at Averro?
Nuclear Shielding and Criticality Engineer Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by Averro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range $70.00 / hr - $90.00 / hrDURATION : Long term opportunity, 12 month contract with option for extension and conversion to FTEBENEFITS : Medical insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, dental / vision, pet, and legal insurance.ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Our advanced nuclear client is seeking a highly capable and motivated nuclear shielding and criticality engineer. The primary software is MCNP 6.2, and strong MCNP skills are required. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a remote environment. The class of problems include shielding, energy deposition, neutron fluence, activation, and criticality. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Experience working in an NQA-1 environment with rigorous quality standards is desirable.Perform radiation shielding design and analysis for advanced nuclear reactors, including calculating dose rates, activation rates, neutron fluence rates, and energy deposition rates.Develop radiation sources based on material activation analysis for non-fuel in-vessel components.Perform criticality calculations and develop upper subcritical limits (USLs).Establish and maintain formal documentation of analysis results.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering or equivalent experience; Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience with nuclear analysis preferred. For less than 5 years’ experience, a college transcript is required.Strong MCNP skills and experience with performing radiation shielding calculations for both gammas and neutrons are required. Experience in criticality safety desirable.Candidate should be familiar with variance reduction using MCNP, and features such as surface source read / write, mesh tallies, and weight windows. Familiarity with ADVANTG for weight windows generation is a plus.Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.Ability and professionalism to work within published regulatory guidelines required.Experience working under NQA-1 quality program desired.Experience with Attila / Attila4MC and computed aided drafting (e.g., SolidWorks, SpaceClaim / ANSYS, Cubit) is a plus.Strong programming skills in any language is a plus, and Python is commonly used in this position.Knowledgeable or highly motivated to quickly learn basic nuclear reactor design concepts to meaningfully support engineering team.Actual position starting level will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.WHY AVERRO? Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos : Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care.Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type ContractJob function IndustriesServices for Renewable Energy#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $70 - $90
