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Zachry Group · 2 weeks ago

NAS-Sr Consultant

Cary, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Zachry Group is seeking a Senior Consultant who will utilize independent judgment in performing calculations and designs while justifying analyses to regulatory and safety reviews. The role requires expert knowledge in nuclear and mechanical disciplines and software engineering, with responsibilities including data analysis, software development, and project management.

ConstructionManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Data and information gathering

Data manipulation and task automation for analysis input

Performing computations and analyses

Performing investigations and research of issues/problems

Review of calculations/analyses, investigations, and research

Preparation and review of Thermal-Hydraulic, Chemical Process, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen/Ammonia production and/or Radiological computer models

Software development, verification and validation

Design and conduct experiments and analyze results

Independently formulate and solve problems

Develop new solution techniques and/or improved engineering processes

Occasionally mentor personnel on technical approaches, processes, and techniques

Analyze system specification and translate into software requirements specification

Review and maintain legacy code

Participate in technical design meetings with both staff and clients

Document code in a manner consistent with company standards

Test and review software

Analyzes system specifications and translates to software requirements specification

Develop new techniques and/or improve software development processes

Serves as a project manager of appropriate sized projects

Mentors younger professionals on occasion

Prepares and reviews scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments

Prepares proposals for professional services

Member of industry organization preferred, leadership role or committee participation encouraged; technical presentations/publications support

Qualification

Nuclear engineeringMechanical engineeringChemical engineeringSoftware developmentProcess simulationThermal-hydraulic analysisCFD softwareProject managementClient interface skillsMicrosoft OfficeRegulatory knowledgeData structuresSoftware QACode reviewCommunication skillsTime managementTeam collaborationPresentation skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in nuclear, mechanical, or chemical engineering or an appropriate science from an ABET/EAC accredited program

Twelve (12) years of experience minimum, with at least four (4) of those years (since receiving the Bachelor's Degree) in the nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, sustainability (e.g., carbon capture, hydrogen, ammonia, energy storage), or aerospace industries

A minimum of six (6) years of experience is considered for candidates who possess a PhD in an appropriate engineering discipline (nuclear, mechanical, or chemical)

Experience in the analysis, design and/or operation of nuclear, chemical, petrochemical or sustainability plants is desired

Experience with complex computer software, such as process simulation, thermal-hydraulic or CFD computer code analysis, is required

Individuals who are additionally involved with software development must demonstrate knowledge of computer languages, data structures, and software design methods and techniques

Experience maintaining and extending codes developed under a software QA program

Experience in code walkthroughs and reviewing and checking analyses prepared by other engineers

Good oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required

Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently

Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required

Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes

Overtime work is required at times

Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work

Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required

Capability of a candidate to comply with export controls under U.S. law will be taken into consideration

Preferred

MS or PhD in an appropriate engineering discipline (nuclear, mechanical, or chemical) from an ABET accredited university is desired

Experience with sustainable hydrogen analysis is desired

Experience in reviewing and checking analyses prepared by other engineers is desired

Knowledge of and experience in project scheduling techniques is a plus

Knowledge of and experience with Ansys and other Computational Fluid Dynamics software products is a plus

Knowledge of and experience with developing and integrating advanced technologies is a plus

Professional Engineer certification is desired

Company

Zachry Group

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Zachry Group is America's pace-setter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services.

Founded in 1924

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.zachrygroup.com/

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