Principal Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Principal Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an excitingREMOTEcontract Principal Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities:Manage SPRA work performed outside of the Company in coordination with plant design, deterministic safety analysis, and other disciplines.Ensure that the SPRA is appropriate and used for the reactor design and within regulatory requirements, guidance, and standards such as risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors (RG 1.233 and NEI 18-04) and ASME/ANS Non-Light Water PRA standard.Lead the development of the planning and schedule for SPRA-related activities.Provide technical guidance to engineers and managers on reliability and various SPRA-related topics.Participate in SPRA peer reviews.Review and support the development of event and fault trees for SPRA models.Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish core and reactor SSC functional, reliability, performance, safety, and quality requirements, as well as support the overall design.Establish and maintain documentation of model development and analysis results.Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media.Develop containment fault trees and event trees to reflect the most up-to-date design using CAFTA.Group similar source terms for assignment to event sequence end states.Perform risk integration using the PRA model to report risk metrics and importance measures.Perform focused PRA analysis to support trade studies.Perform hand calculations using first principles to assess and validate more complex models for system performance, containment performance, and radiological consequences.Prepare topical reports describing PRA methods and analytical results for customers and regulators.Deliver presentations for internal management and external customers, and regulators. Job Qualifications:B.S., M.S., or PhD in nuclear, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering (or similar)Fifteen years or more of experience in Probabilistic Risk AssessmentIn-depth knowledge of PRA principles and the ASME/ANS Non-Light Water PRA standard.In-depth knowledge of risk-informed performance-based regulations and applications.In-depth knowledge of PRA fundamentals in data, human reliability, accident analysis, severe accidents, and source terms assessments.Experience with PRA software: CAFTA in particular; SAPHIRE, Risk Spectrum, or other similar software is still considered valuable.Experience with performing assessments using codes such as GOTHIC, MELCOR, RADTRAD, or similar tools is a plus.Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.Experience with sodium-cooled reactors or other advanced reactors preferred.Fluent in spoken and written English.A broad understanding of the various engineering disciplines and how they interrelate in the design of a Nuclear Power Plant.High degree of trust, integrity, open communication, respect for others, and teamwork. Job Details:Job Type: ContractLocation: 100% Remote AcceptablePay Rate Range: $69 - $115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience).Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person. Benefits Package: 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 401 (k) plan. TerraProAbout Protingent: 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. Meet Your RecruiterJessica DunkinsonI began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone's time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is "don't make excuses, make improvements". I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual's life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world. I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica