Senior Safety Analysis Methods Engineer

Senior Safety Analysis Methods Engineer

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Safety Analysis Methods Engineer opportunity.

• Develop methodologies using a graded approach to the Evaluation Model Development and Assessment Process (EMDAP).
• Develop assessment bases (benchmark, identify applicable tests, etc.) and assess the evaluation model.
• Develop analytical and computational models in collaboration with safety analysis engineers.
• Perform transient and accident analyses to meet the safety analysis needs of the (SFR) program.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish core and SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements, as well as support the overall design.
• Establish and maintain an analysis of records and methodology documentation.
• Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media.
• Contribute, as needed, to the implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis within the Company’s software framework.
• Travel Required:
  
  0-5%.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with at least 10+ years of experience in the nuclear field.
• Knowledgeable of nuclear systems, thermal-hydraulic, fuel performance, reactor dynamics, accident source term, and transient phenomena.
• Experience directly interacting with the US NRC on design and analysis methodology applications is strongly preferred.
• Significant experience with transient and accident analysis codes is required.
• Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk‑informed performance‑based technology guidance for Non‑Light Water Reactors under Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.233 is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with EMDAP and RG 1.203 is required.
• Experience with SFR safety methods is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates.
• Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling, and reporting skills.
• Understanding of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and ASME NQA‑1 requirements associated with analysis and software management, as well as experience working under a quality assurance program.
• Experience in working in multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.
• Strong communication skills are desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and have a desire to foster teamwork.

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $69‑$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.)
• Location:
  
  Bellevue, WA.
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person status.

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies
. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.