NAS-Sr Consultant II

A successful candidate will demonstrate the use of independent judgment in performing calculations and/or designs and be able to present and justify analyses to regulatory, quality and safety reviews. Individuals will demonstrate expert knowledge of computer languages, data structures, and software design methods and techniques. A successful candidate will demonstrate the use of independent judgment in performing calculations and/or designs and be able to present and justify analyses to regulatory, quality and safety reviews. Individuals will possess superior technical knowledge of nuclear and mechanical disciplines and software engineering. Successful candidates will have the ability to work on cross-disciplined teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions and develop analyses to evaluate plant performance, safety, and reliability. Individual must have ability to interface and work with software vendors, as needed.

Must be familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear, sustainability or process industries as well as possess working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations (including the PHMSA, NRC, DOE, etc.).  Good client interface/communication skills and understanding of the roles of other disciplines, as well as ability to coordinate and interface with other disciplines, are a must.

Potential Technical Tasks:  Throughout the time in this position, the following tasks may be performed:

• Data and information gathering
• Data manipulation and task automation for analysis input
• Performing computations and analyses
• Performing investigations and research of issues/problems
• Review of calculations/analyses, investigations, and research
• Preparation and review of Thermal-Hydraulic, Chemical Process, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen/Ammonia production and/or Radiological computer models
• Software development, verification and validation
• Design and conduct experiments and analyze results.
• Independently formulate and solve problems.
• Develop new solution techniques and/or improved engineering processes.
• Mentor and support personnel on technical approaches, processes, and techniques.
• Analyze system specification and translate into software requirements specification.
• Review and maintain legacy code.
• Participate in technical design meetings with both staff and clients.
• Document code in a manner consistent with company standards.
• Test and review software.
• Analyzes system specifications and translates to software requirements specification.
• Develop new techniques and/or improve software development processes.

Education Required:  Bachelor’s degree in nuclear, mechanical, or chemical engineering or an appropriate science from an ABET/EAC accredited program. 

Experience Required: Sixteen (16) years of experience minimum, including credit for advanced engineering and science degrees, with at least four (4) of those years (since receiving the Bachelor’s Degree) in the nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, sustainability (e.g., carbon capture, hydrogen, ammonia, energy storage), or aerospace industries.  Experience in the analysis, design and/or operation of nuclear, chemical, petrochemical or sustainability plants is desired. Experience with complex computer software, such as process simulation, thermal-hydraulic or CFD computer code analysis, is required. 

For R&D, software, or a specialist role, nine (9) years of experience plus a PhD are required and must demonstrate superior academic achievement and specialized areas of focus and expertise.

Individuals who are additionally involved with software development must demonstrate knowledge of computer languages, data structures, and software design methods and techniques. They are required to have experience maintaining and extending codes developed under a software QA program and are required to have experience in code walkthroughs and reviewing and checking analyses prepared by other engineers.

Other Qualifications:  All applicants must possess good oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Proficiency in M