External - Posting Description

Reactor Engineer, B - 516540

Organization: TVA Nuclear

Department: Systems Engineering

Location: Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.

Position Mobility: Hybrid

Posting Open: 4/24/2024

Posting Close: 5/7/2024 at 11:59 pm EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

As a Nuclear Reactor Engineer, analyzes, develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by themselves or others. Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering analyses and reactor management plans. Develops and performs physics tests to demonstrate that the core design requirements and limits are met. Primary contact for reactor performance, fuel integrity, fuel equipment performance, fuel-related refueling activities, reactor hardware or reactor-related systems equipment, or a reactor-related program function. Calculates reactor startup critical conditions and provides recommendations and guidance to the operating crew regarding reactivity management. Provides nuclear fuel integrity program monitoring and guidance. Support special nuclear material control and documentation requirements including SNM custodial duties.

Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of reactor core operation, core technical specifications limits, nuclear physics, fuel and fuel cycle management, contract administration, and engineering economic principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and represents the organization in meetings to receive and give reactor engineering perspective to plan and coordinate work. Requires the use of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences and economics and disciplines. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience in the nuclear business.

Utilize computer codes as necessary to perform core analysis tasks. Utilize the plant computer as necessary to follow reactor core performance and inform management or core performance problems or concerns.

Supervision Received

Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Consults with management concerning unusual problems and developments.

Supervisory Responsibility

May supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a small multidiscipline staff of engineers, engineering contractors and technicians or staff specialists. May be assisted on projects by other engineers or technicians.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

• Reactor Management
• Fuel handling equipment
• Reactor Physics
• Core thermal-hydraulics
• Engineering economics
• Contract Administration
• Incore fuel analyses
• Core monitoring and testing
• Fuel integrity program
• Fuel receipt/inspection/shipment
• Incore fuel management
• Core damage assessment
• Core power transients
• 10CFR50.59
• 10CFR73
• 10 CFR70
• Oral communications
• Site badging training
• SNM reporting
• Computer code utilization
• Reactivity computer
• E Plan TAT member and SAMG evaluator
• Irradiated fuel testing
• Utilize plant computer
• Nuclear instruments
• Training of operators
• Refueling activities
• Written communications

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)
Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferably nuclear or physical science plus related continuing education or experience. Five years experience in the nuclear or reactor engineering area. Licensed Professional Engineer desirable. Membership in professional and technical societies is desirable. Must have demonstrated proficiency in nuclear engineering or physical science as evidenced by completion of Engineering Graduate Progression Plan or equivalent post engineering graduate education and experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications when applicable. Must be able and willing to assume "on-call" rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week availability. Must be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by TVAN procedures during peak periods. Must be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performing assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

1. Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.
2. Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email .