[Hiring] Simulator Engineer 3 @NuScale Power, LLC

Role Description

This simulator modeling engineer will be working within the Plant Services department assisting in the development of the software models that supports the NuScale control room simulator. This position will work in close collaboration with NuScale operators and engineers to support a range of software development tasks such as updating plant models in accordance with engineering documentation. Ideal candidate is familiar with the GSE software suite (i.e., SimExec and JTopmeret), have experience with thermal hydraulic system codes (e.g., RELAP5 and Trace), and have experience with neutronic analysis codes (e.g., Simulate 3 and MCNP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• High standard to accurately reflect information from engineering documentation into plant models.
• Supports development, testing and operation of the NuScale control room simulator and other software projects.
• Develops software in accordance with NuScale established procedures and processes to maintain configuration control.
• Documents software defects using issue tracking software.
• Provides recommended solutions when errors are encountered and seeks to identify common cause issues that affect performance of the software solution.
• Provides recommended solutions for problems using professional operational principles and company objectives.
• Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure solutions are vetted and deliverables are of high quality.
• Performs hardware setup and maintenance such as installing computers/monitors and connecting cables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations.
• Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in physics, engineering or other technical degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Three or more years of demonstrable software deliverables with a focus on modeling and simulator development preferred.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of full-time software development experience is required.
• Working with thermal hydraulic and neutronic analysis software is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with GSE simulation software (i.e., SimExec, JTopmeret, JElectric).
• Previous experience with thermal hydraulic system codes (e.g., RELAP5 and Trace).
• Working knowledge of an integrated development environment such as Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code and a revision control system such as Git is required.
• Previous experience with project management systems like Gitlab or Github.
• Experience with developing software in Fortran, C++, and/or Python.
• Previous experience with neutronic analysis codes (e.g., Simulate 3 and MCNP).
• Demonstrable understanding of basic thermal hydraulic engineering principles.
• Demonstrable understanding of basic numerical methods to solve coupled partial differential equations associated with fluid flow and heat transfer.
• Demonstrable aptitude to read and interpret P&ID drawings.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Pay and Benefits

• The target pay range for this position is $87,107 - $105,129 annually.
• The full pay range is $78,096 - $122,149 annually.