Consulting Engineer - Nuclear Safety Capability Assessment/Safe Shutdown (Electrical)

Company OverviewThroughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.Job OverviewJensen Hughes is seeking a mid-level to senior-level Engineer with expertise in Safe Shutdown Analysis (SSA), Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments (NSCA), Appendix R compliance, Fire Protection Engineering interfaces, and Electrical Engineering within the commercial nuclear power industry.In this role, you will support operating nuclear power plants and advanced nuclear clients by evaluating safe shutdown capabilities, electrical system functionality, fire-induced circuit impacts, and nuclear safety compliance. You will work with industry-leading experts on projects that directly influence plant safety, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and long-term asset reliability.The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background combined with experience performing safe shutdown evaluations, circuit analysis, equipment vulnerability assessments, and regulatory compliance activities related to nuclear plant operations.If you're looking to apply your technical expertise to meaningful safety-focused work while continuing to grow your career in the nuclear industry, we'd like to hear from you.What You'll Work OnYou'll have opportunities to contribute across a variety of areas, including:Safe Shutdown Analysis & Nuclear Safety Capability AssessmentPerforming Safe Shutdown Analyses (SSA) and Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments (NSCA)Evaluating plant capability to achieve and maintain safe shutdown following postulated fire eventsIdentifying vulnerabilities, equipment dependencies, and compensatory measuresElectrical Engineering & Circuit AnalysisConducting fire-induced circuit failure analysesEvaluating electrical systems, control circuits, instrumentation, and power distribution systemsAssessing spurious operations and circuit fault impacts on plant safety functionsFire Protection & Regulatory ComplianceSupporting Appendix R and NFPA 805 compliance programsPreparing technical evaluations, regulatory submittals, and engineering recommendationsAssisting plants in addressing NRC inspection findings and licensing commitmentsPlant Modifications & Engineering SupportSupporting engineering change packages and plant modifications related to safe shutdown capabilityReviewing design changes for impacts on nuclear safety functions and defense-in-depthProviding technical guidance during plant assessments and field walkdownsClient & Technical ConsultingDelivering practical engineering solutions that improve plant safety and regulatory complianceSupporting utility clients, engineering organizations, and advanced reactor developersPresenting technical conclusions to plant personnel, regulators, and project stakeholdersResponsibilitiesPerform Safe Shutdown Analyses and Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments for operating nuclear facilitiesEvaluate electrical systems and circuits to support fire protection and safe shutdown requirementsConduct plant walkdowns and field assessments to verify design and operational assumptionsDevelop technical reports, engineering calculations, and regulatory support documentationInterpret and apply NRC regulations, industry guidance, and licensing basis requirementsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, systems, licensing, operations, and fire protection engineersCommunicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesMentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across projectsSupport business development activities and maintain strong client relationshipsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline8–12+ years of relevant engineering experienceMinimum of 5 years supporting a commercial nuclear power plant directly or through nuclear engineering consulting servicesExperience with Safe Shutdown Analysis, Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments, Appendix R, NFPA 805, or related nuclear fire protection programsStrong understanding of nuclear plant electrical systems and safety-related equipmentDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to travel periodically to client nuclear power plant sitesPreferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience performing circuit analysis and spurious operation evaluationsFamiliarity with NRC regulations, Regulatory Guides, and industry standardsExperience supporting fire protection engineering programsPrior consulting or client-facing experienceProject management, technical leadership, or supervisory experienceExperience with engineering change packages and design modificationsKnowledge of advanced reactor or next-generation nuclear technologiesExperience with electrical system studies, including protective device coordination, load flow, short circuit analyses, and familiarity with software tools such as ETAP or EasyPower.#LI-BD1Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. 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