Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) Engineer II

Holtec offers a role focused on deterministic safety analysis for the SMR-300, within a culture that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and professional growth. This hybrid position is based in Camden, New Jersey, and comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Salary: USD 110,000 - 135,000 per year

Benefits

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and day one eligibility
• FLEX Program offering hybrid work opportunities for eligible roles where business needs allow
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting
• Paid time off plus 11 paid holidays
• Wellness program with rewards for participating in company health initiatives
• Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Education assistance to support ongoing education and professional growth
• Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and other insurance programs

Note: Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, location, and employment status.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute deterministic safety analyses to show SMR-300 safety and licensing compliance
• Assess reactor behavior during anticipated operational occurrences and design basis accidents, including thermal-hydraulic response, core performance, and radiological consequences
• Examine key plant systems such as the reactor core, reactor coolant system, engineered safety features, and containment
• Assist in preparing licensing documentation, including safety analysis reports and responses to regulatory inquiries
• Develop, maintain, and apply analytical methods and computer models used in safety analyses
• Conduct verification and validation of analysis codes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate design inputs into safety evaluations
• Produce detailed technical reports, calculations, and documentation in line with quality assurance standards such as NQA-1
• Ensure analyses are traceable and reproducible and adhere to regulatory and industry requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of thermal-hydraulic behavior of light water reactors
• Experience with industry safety codes such as RELAP5, RETRAN, COBRA, VIPRE, GOTHIC, etc
• Minimum of three years of experience developing or applying LWR safety analysis codes and methods
• Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810

Technologies

• RELAP5
• RETRAN
• COBRA
• VIPRE
• GOTHIC

Location

Camden, NJ, with hybrid work options available