Holtec International and its subsidiary companies are designing an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy using nuclear fission, called the SMR-160 small modular reactor. The position is offered by SMR LLC as a member of the Holtec International family, a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry.
Come join a growing multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers designing the next generation nuclear power plant. Holtec International is seeking applicants for the role of Simulator Design Engineer. The Simulator Design Engineer is responsible for the development and maintenance of software utilized in the SMR-160 simulator. The Engineer applies his or her knowledge and experience, industry best practices, regulatory guidance, codes and standards, and engineering judgment to support the development of controls strategies and simulator assisted design activities. The Engineer will be part of a team executing a U.S. Government cost-shared development program requiring efficient completion of engineering assignments.
Specific Area of Responsibility:
As part of a highly-integrated engineering team, perform the following engineering activities:
- Perform programming to develop and improve the SMR-160 power plant simulator models.
- Maintains configuration control of the power plant simulator models.
- Support simulation-assisted design scope through model and control logic variations.
- Support development of system and integrated plant control logic, including control algorithm development for thermal-hydraulic process systems through interfaces with other engineers.
- Supports interfacing the power plant simulator with the plant control platform provider.
- Support development of SMR-160 human-system interface concepts with the plant digital control system supplier and other project stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements:
- B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated, applicable experience in fossil or nuclear fields.
- Experience with instrumentation and control of integrated systems.
- Demonstrated technical writing skills and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated good judgment, ability to act independently, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Ability to plan and organize work tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong inter-personal skills; effective in a team environment.
- Strong basic computer skills.
- Eligible to work in accord with Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience using the Western Services Corporation 3KeyMaster simulation tool suite.
- Master’s Degree or Ph.D in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or closely related field.
- Prior experience with DCSs, PLCs, HMIs and their requirements in a nuclear setting.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated, applicable experience in design and maintenance of I&C and electrical systems for the nuclear industry.
- Experience with the control of I&C, process, and nuclear systems for light water nuclear reactors.
- Experience with integrated process control strategies.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- At least 5 years of applicable experience in fossil or nuclear fields
- Experience with instrumentation and control of integrated systems
- Technical writing and effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and adapt to changing requirements
- Ability to organize work and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Basic computer skills
- Eligibility to work in accordance with Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810
- Experience using the Western Services Corporation 3KeyMaster simulation tool suite
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in chemical, mechanical, nuclear, or closely related engineering
- Experience with DCSs, PLCs, HMIs, and their requirements in a nuclear setting
- At least 5 years of experience designing and maintaining nuclear industry I&C and electrical systems
- Experience controlling I&C, process, and nuclear systems for light water reactors
- Experience with integrated process control strategies
Holtec International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in several skilled hourly and some engineering roles, with opportunities in certain positions to increase earnings through overtime. Role and location combinations at times sit well above entry-level ranges.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently highlighted and characterized as a solid component of total rewards. This element helps anchor a competitive core benefits package.
Holtec International Insights
What We Do
Holtec International is a global turnkey supplier of equipment and services for the Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Fossil Power Generation sectors of the energy and petrochemical industry. As a fully integrated supplier, Holtec possesses in-house capabilities to design, engineer, analyze, construct, license, and deploy the technologies offered by the company; this includes technologies to manage used nuclear fuel and waste discharged from nuclear reactors and wet and dry (air cooled) heat transfer equipment for commercial power plants. Holtec is also developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), which will provide for modular, distributed, carbon-free, base-load energy. Holtec International’s industrial activities are principally focused on six continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, China, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico, the United States and Brazil are among the countries where Holtec International has provided significant goods and services. The domestic market in the United States, however, has been the catalyst for Holtec’s technical innovations in its fields of endeavor, which the company has successfully parlayed into business successes in overseas markets. Over 70% of Holtec’s output is consumed by the domestic power industry; the balance is destined for foreign markets. Holtec’s corporate moorings are firmly and deeply anchored in the power industry: Over 150 power generation stations in the U.S., including over 80 commercial nuclear power plants, have been Holtec customers over the past two decades. Holtec International has a long and excellent reputation for honesty and integrity in business dealings. This reputation is a priceless asset which must be safeguarded continually by all Holtec employees. To succeed, Holttec must have the trust and confidence of its customers, subcontractors, suppliers, fellow associates and the public. Maintaining an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of business ethics and conduct is crucial to Holtec’s future.
