Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer

Supporting Licensing Department

Work Location:  CA or UT (Hybrid - 2 weeks onsite / 2 weeks remote)

Duration:  Long Term - Hire options are flexible:

• Direct Hire Full Time Employee

  • 6-month contract-to-hire through staff aug

  • Staff Aug only

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours: 40 +

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update PRA models in support of nuclear licensing and safety basis documentation across DoD/DoE, fuel facility, and/or commercial nuclear programs as assigned.    

• Perform risk-informed analyses to support design decisions, license amendments, and regulatory submittals.   

• Conduct fault tree, event tree, and failure mode analyses.   

• Support risk-informed decision making processes across engineering and licensing functions.   

• Prepare PRA-related technical documentation and regulatory submittals.   

• Coordinate with safety analysis and licensing teams to integrate PRA results into licensing basis documentation.   

• Stay current with DOE, DoD, and commercial nuclear PRA standards and methodology developments.   

• Support independent peer reviews of PRA models as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and hands-on PRA experience will be considered.    

• Minimum 5–8 years of PRA experience in a nuclear environment.   

• Proficiency with industry-standard PRA software (e.g., SAPHIRE, CAFTA, or equivalent).   

• Experience with DOE, DoD, and/or commercial nuclear PRA standards and applications.   

• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.