
Senior Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) Engineer
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- As a Senior Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA) Engineer you will play an effective role in the design and operation of nuclear reactors and other nuclear facilities to optimise designs and reduce risks.
- You will be an eager candidate driven by innovative and logical thinking while providing consultancy advice to Clients in the nuclear industry.
- In this role you will be keen to lead on the development and delivery of PSA models, analyse and interpret results, support critical decision-making in the design and operation of facilities and report outcomes through the production of high-quality technical reports.
- Able to be a key individual supporting clients in managing their internal and external stakeholders, including the Regulator.
- You will be required to contribute to and learn from the wider Nuclear Safety community within AtkinsRéalis, taking advantage of the global expertise, we have across a range on engineering disciplines.
- Other key aspects of this role include mentoring others in a technical capacity, assisting in the production of bids and proposals, and implementing and contributing to safety initiatives.
- A natural motivator with a demonstratable aptitude for safety and innovative thinking. You find assessing risk for nuclear facilities intriguing and are always the first liaising with clients and colleagues.
- Skilled in problem solving with the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in building a successful career and lead technical teams, taking responsibility for project delivery.
- University Degree in a relevant subject.
- Strong background in nuclear safety and hazard assessment.
- Excellent technical writing, communication and interpersonal skills with the desire to develop others.
- Technical practitioner able to demonstrate good engineering judgement and with extensive experience in using fundamental engineering skills.
- Able to produce and review high quality technical reports with a proven record of delivering technically intricate projects.
- Motivated and focused on meeting delivery/cost targets without compromising quality.
- A solid understanding of the principles of nuclear safety.
- Broad experience of working on Level 1 and Level 2 PSA models.
- Experience using PSA-related software, such as RiskSpectrum, Reliability Workbench or CAFTA.
- Skills in Human Reliability Assessment.
- Knowledge of Light Water Reactor (Civil and Naval PWRs) technology.
- Experience of Hazard PSA modelling, such as Seismic, Fire and Flood.
- Awareness of Level 3 PSA techniques and software such as PC COSYMA, PACE or similar.
- Experience in the development of Severe Accident Management Guidelines (SAMG).