Probabilistic Safety Analysis Engineer II - New Nuclear

Job Description KBH | Richland, WA | ContractAbout UsKBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results.Job SummaryPerform various complex Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in the areas of probabilistic risk assessment methods, consequence and hazard analysis, defense-in-depth, use of available Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) standards and regulatory guidance, and other related PSA activitiesProvide independent engineering service and support to perform highly complex engineering tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in the application of engineering fundamentals in support of the design modification, operating, and independent assessment of Energy Northwest facilitiesServe as an advisor to othersSupport our team with owners engineer oversight, construction, design reviews of new advanced reactor technologies, and progressive design/build contractsThe position is responsible for activities such as supporting the Owners Engineer activities, assisting with site licensing and construction permit activities, participating in design reviews for new reactor technologies, supporting progressive design/build contracts and construction efforts, interpreting and reviewing Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) documents, providing schedule inputs and reviewing project timelinesPrincipal AccountabilitiesPerform highly complex engineering analyses and designs in support of operations, systems, programs, audit inspections, and assessments requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis, codes, standards, and regulatory requirementsWork with minimal supervisionServe as an advisor providing advice and counsel on assignments concerned with specialized or unique engineering requirements.Solutions provided involve unconventional or innovative program solving techniques.Provide technical leadership and training on highly complex or extended projectsTasks typically involve highly complex problem-solving techniques and require advanced application of practices and methodologies.Provide leadership of small groups to resolve complex issues. Available guidance generally does not exist to fit problems encountered and advanced technological skills are required to provide solutionsProvide technical direction and leadership routinely to other engineers; serve as a mentor. Provide training to others.Identify need and initiate development of new policies, programs, plans, and procedures to meet strategic objectives.Assure compliance with regulatory and industry guidance. Provide interpretation of industry guidance for application.Identify potential problems in design, quality, or operation and initiate corrective action in accordance with plant Condition Report (CR) processSkills and ExperienceEngineer II - New Nuclear Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and three years of discipline specific engineering experience;OR a high school diploma or GED and PE license obtained by an accredited examination and five years of discipline specific engineering experienceDesired KSAsKnowledge of advanced nuclear reactor/plant design (i.e., High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor Design)Experience with large construction projectsKnowledge in industry consensus standards for Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), including ASME/ANS RA-S-1.4. Skill in PRA model development, plant operating state definition, initiating event analysis, event sequence analysis, and performance of quantitative uncertainty analyses and sensitivity analysesKnowledge of transient and accident analyses and radioactive source term analysesAbility to correctly interpret and apply results of PSA codesFamiliarity with Seismic and Fire PRAFamiliarity with NEI 18-04Additional InformationU.S. Citizenship RequiredSchedule: 4 days x 10 hoursRemote work: NoPer Diem: NoExpenses Eligible: YesBeing On Call required for role: NoBadge Level: Blue BadgeThe expected base salary for this position ranges from $56.77 to $67.53/hourSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtainedBenefitsKBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.