Core Design Engineer at Framatome in Richland, Washington

Job Description:

What You've Accomplished



You have completed a BS in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 3 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.



Who You Are



Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/


You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Neutronics/physics, thermal hydraulics, BWR, or PWR design of nuclear fuel assemblies and core reloads and/or nuclear analysis experience


• Familiarity with nuclear fuel neutronics analysis spectral/lattice codes (CASMO-3, CASMO-4, etc) and/or core simulator codes (SIMULATE, MICROBURN-B2, etc).


• Experience working with engineering workstation computers and LINUX and/or UNIX operating environments


• Computer model development and application (e.g. SERPENT, MCNP, SCALE, CASMO, SIMULATE or other nuclear industry analysis code).


• Computer programming/software capabilities and experience in FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or PYTHON.

Your Opportunity



This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an Early Career BWR/PWR Core Design and Reload Licensing Engineer in Richland, Washington you will be part of the proven team in the Core Design Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include working as a part of a team that includes engineers from other departments and Codes and Methods development engineers as well as Project Managers responsible for different BWR fuel reload customers, assisting with core designs for BWR/PWR reload projects, reload licensing activities, and developing economic core designs and continuous improvement automation and optimization tools. This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.


Come join a team with a passion for Nuclear Science and Engineering and its application to solve the nuclear power industry's challenges of today and tomorrow. Our team supports a vast array of projects including R&D development of higher burnup core designs using high enrichments and advanced fuel management techniques using the industry's most advance core design tools and implementing our advanced reload safety analysis methodologies. These advanced tools and methods are state of the art and ready for highly motivated engineers to implement them into our fleet of customer plants. We commit daily to making nuclear reactors safer and more efficient - this is a career that makes a difference.



Who We Are



Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.


See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/


Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required.


Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/



Your Total Rewards Package



The range of base salary for the position is between $90,000 - $122,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.


Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:


Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.


Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Apply Now