Holtec International is a diversified multi-national energy technology company with its Corporate Technology Center located in Camden, New Jersey in the South Jersey region of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. In the United States, Holtec operates three large manufacturing plants located in Camden, NJ, Turtle Creek (East Pittsburgh),PA and Orrville, Ohio. In addition, the Company has a business operation center in Jupiter, Florida and an engineering office in Cranberry (Pennsylvania). SMR LLC, a subsidiary of Holtec International and a major recruiter, is engaged in the development of the Company’s flagship small modular reactor and is co-located with the Corporate Technology Center in Camden, New Jersey with additional staff located in the operation centers in Kyiv (Ukraine), Indian Point (NY) and Cranberry (PA).

Holtec’s maintains several overseas operations centers around the world, including permanent engineering operation centers in Kyiv (Ukraine), Pune (India), Bristol (UK) , Madrid (Spain) and Angra dos Reis (Brazil) supplemented by a number of small project offices in other countries where Holtec has a strong business nexus. Outside of the US, Holtec maintains one of Asia’s largest plants solely devoted to the manufacturing of Air-Cooled Condensers located in Dahej, India (in coastal Gujarat).

Holtec International is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of strict adherence to the labor laws in the respective host countries where the operation center is located. Applicants will be evaluated based purely on their professional qualifications and other important attributes such as work ethic, personal values, proclivity for team work and inter-personal communication skills. Benefits provided to salaried employees (“exempt positions”) meet or exceed those provided by Fortune-500 companies. For applicable non-exempt positions (hourly employees) benefits include but are not limited to health and dental insurance, retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.

The Company has a large number of career opportunities at its US and overseas operation centers in a wide array of disciplines and skills ranging from esoteric technical analyses to practical work such as welding and non-destructive examinations (NDE). Positions open in each operation center location are listed along with relevant work description and skill requirements.

Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE)

Covert, MI

Full Time

Mid Level

Position: Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE)
Location: Palisades Energy

Holtec Palisades seeks qualified applicants for the position of Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE) in its Engineering department based at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert, MI.

Palisades is positioned to become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to restart after previously entering the early stages of decommissioning. By joining our team, you will be part of a unique and historic undertaking for the nuclear industry and the nation!

About the position

The position involves providing technical leadership for reactor core performance and monitoring within Holtec Palisades. The role focuses on advocating for nuclear fuel reliability, managing fuel and special nuclear material accountability, and offering technical assistance to operations to ensure conservative reactivity management and decision-making. The position may be filled at various engineering levels (I, II, III, or Sr) based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

Manages core performance monitoring and trending, fuel management and configuration control, and the Special Nuclear Material and Accountability program.

Evaluates core component lifetime and provides replacement instructions.

Supports training of Operations and Engineering on fuel and core related topics.

Serves as the site fuel reliability monitor and champions the fuel reliability program.

Supports Operations for maneuvers/core analysis/operating limits considerations.

Serves as a subject matter expert for the reactor core and associated areas.

Manages reactor core-related surveillances and startup testing.

Monitors maintenance and revision to Reactor Engineering procedures.

Supports dry fuel storage-related activities and irradiated core component disposal.

Implements fuel storage and handling requirements.

Supports core reload design analysis and batch reload implementation.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related scientific discipline.

Good to excellent communication skills.

Experience/proficiency in PC use and applications.

Desired Licenses/Certificates

SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR.

Professional Engineering license.

Holtec Palisades offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, hospitalization, and other valuable voluntary options; time-off programs; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities; and an unmatched culture focused on client service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do.

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting our website: holtecinternational.com.

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