Nuclear Engineer 2

Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
At a time when complex environmental problems are emerging on every front, the Nuclear Sciences Division's staff, capabilities, and facilities are delivering science and technology innovations for the environment, as well as for energy and national security needs. Our diverse work addresses a wide range of national and international challenges, from providing solutions that protect the health of people who must work in hazardous environments, to developing durable new materials, streamlining industrial processes for improved productivity and effectiveness, and delivering new approaches for environmental cleanup. Nuclear Sciences Division capabilities and efforts are focused in three key areas including Environmental Health and Remediation, Nuclear Regulatory, and Nuclear Energy.
Responsibilities
The Experimental and Computational Engineering Group explores and delivers engineered solutions based on expert analysis, experimentation, and computation. This position involves working on multi-disciplinary teams to address small- to full-scale challenges for our sponsors within the nuclear power, nuclear waste treatment, and radioactive material packaging, and alternative energy industries.

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  Support R&D activities related to the nuclear fuel cycle including R&D activities related to storage, transportation, and disposal of used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste and long-term performance of waste forms.
  
  
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  Perform analysis of components utilized in nuclear applications and nuclear non-proliferation such as reactor fuel, reactor cores, radiation shielding, and instrumentation.
  
  
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  Supports nuclear regulatory work, risk-informed nuclear regulatory analysis, and probabilistic risk analysis.
  
  
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  Participate on an interdisciplinary team to develop innovative solutions for diverse industry and government clients.
  
  
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  Build collaborations within the organization as well as external partnerships that increase lab capabilities.
  
  
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  Publish key findings in peer-reviewed journals as well as present work at professional conferences.
  
  
  Qualifications
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
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    BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
    
    
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    MS/MA -OR-
    
    
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    PhD
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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      Masters or PhD candidates preferred
      
      
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      Excellent communication skills (presentational, spoken, listening, and written) with a demonstrated ability for writing concisely and clearly
      
      
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      Experience with analysis of complex experimental and/or field data
      
      
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      A questioning attitude
      
      
      Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
      Not Applicable.
      Additional Information
      Due to business needs and client space, US Citizenship is required.
      Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.
      Testing Designated Position
      Not Applicable.
      About PNNL
      Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
      At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or -3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
      Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
      Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
      Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
      We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .
      Drug Free Workplace
      PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
      If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
      Mandatory Requirements
      Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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      Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
      
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      • Research Associates excluded.
        
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