Jensen Hughes · 1 month ago
Consultant/Engineer - PRA and PSA
West Chester, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expJensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering and risk-based fields, seeking Engineers with experience in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA). The role involves collaborating with industry leaders on projects that influence risk and reliability, while contributing to safety and regulatory decision-making.
Mechanical Engineering
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Retirement plan
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Company
Jensen Hughes
Jensen Hughes is a life safety engineering and consulting service for the government, healthcare, science and technology.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-12-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Sanford Tassel
Chief Financial Officer
Pankaj Duggal, AICP, AIA Int’l Assoc
President & Chief Operating Officer
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