Talent Bridge: Nuclear Engineer

Position Summary:

Apply nuclear/structural-mechanical engineering principles and methods to design, develop, test, and analyze nuclear equipment and systems. Conduct or support research and or studies on used nuclear fuels, high-level radioactive waste, and related systems (canisters, casks, tools, and tools for safely handling and packaging). This position is part of the INL Nuclear Nexus.

Essential Job Functions:

(Knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for this position.)

• Work with designers, analysts, and customers to develop experimental requirements or to develop packaging, reprocessing/recycling, and handling requirements for used spent nuclear fuel.
• Select and widely apply advanced nuclear engineering design principles, theories, and concepts (which may include reactor fuel operations and packaging). Decompose project objectives into defined and controlled design requirements.
• Use design methodologies, technologies, and processes which are best practice for the technical discipline to develop and define a design, and to validate that the design meets defined requirements.
• Document the design (controlled and approved models, drawings, specifications, design descriptions) to establish conformance with design requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements to ensure technical features important to design functions are maintained.
• Oversee or otherwise ensure that fabrication, construction, assembly, procurement, and operations are done in accordance with the design.
• May perform integrated analyses to ensure that experimental requirements and facility safety bases are met.
• May perform integrated analyses to ensure that storage, transportation, disposal, and other operational requirements and facility safety bases are met.
• Defend analytical methods and results in management and independent reviews.
• Perform analysis and design tasks supporting project/program interactions with (experiment) sponsors, operations, and engineering organizations to ensure that project related operations are performed in a manner that is consistent with the facility authorization.
• Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems to support and verify design.
• Develop and improve models and analysis methods.
• Prepare reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Represent programs, the Laboratory, and the Division/Department through programmatic and technical presentations to the public, and to the sponsors and peers at conferences and symposia.
• Participate in professional development activities aimed at keeping pace with industry developments and increasing proficiency of applications. Maintain familiarity with and technical understanding of codes and standards applicable to the discipline.
• Other duties as assigned.

Talent Bridge Program Duration: 12 months, with a potential 1-year extension

Talent Bridge Program Benefits:

• Mentored environment providing post-degree work experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Accelerated knowledge transfer from retiring staff to early career individuals.

Required:

• Recent graduate (within the past 12 months) with a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge in simulation codes including ABAQUS
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The annual salary range for this position is ($100,200 - $108,528). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.