Jensen HughesRemote
Consultant/Engineer - PRA and PSA
United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
$80,000 - $160,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA)Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA)Nuclear plant operationsNuclear licensingRisk-informed engineeringFire PRASeismic hazard analysisExternal hazard analysisHuman Reliability Analysis (HRA)Severe accident analysisNRC risk-informed processesRegulatory submittalsAdvanced nuclear regulations e.g.Advanced nuclear regulations NEI 18-04Advanced nuclear regulations LMPAdvanced nuclear regulations ESPClient-facing experienceLeadershipProject ManagementCommunication
About this role
Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering and is seeking Engineers with experience in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA). The role involves collaborating with global leaders in the nuclear industry to influence risk and reliability, plant safety, and regulatory decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- PRA Modeling & Analysis – developing and enhancing PRA models for internal events, fire, seismic, and external hazards
- Risk-Informed Applications – supporting licensing and regulatory strategies that impact plant operations (e.g., RICT, 50.69, ILRT extensions)
- Tools & Innovation – applying online risk tools and exploring advanced methods, including optimization approaches
- Human Reliability & Accident Analysis – conducting HRA and evaluating severe accident scenarios
- Advanced Nuclear – supporting regulatory and risk initiatives for next-generation nuclear (e.g., NEI 18-04, LMP, ESP and siting)
- Client & Regulatory Support – providing consulting expertise, preparing regulatory submittals, and delivering solutions that improve safety and efficiency
- Conduct PRA analyses, calculations, and risk-informed engineering evaluations
- Collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver practical, innovative solutions
- Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Mentor and support early-career engineers through knowledge-sharing and guidance
- Advise and interpret new and advanced nuclear regulations, methods, and approaches to support industry (e.g., NEI) and advanced nuclear vendor needs
- Contribute to business growth by building relationships and identifying opportunities
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent PRA-related experience)
- Experience with nuclear plant or advanced nuclear PRA, operations, licensing, or engineering
- Strong analytical skills and a commitment to nuclear safety
- Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- United States citizen or lawful permanent resident
- 5+ years of PRA experience (10+ for senior-level consideration)
- Hands-on experience in PRA (internal events, fire PRA, external hazards, or risk-informed applications)
- Familiarity with NRC risk-informed processes
- Prior consulting or client-facing experience
- Project management or technical leadership experience