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What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical engineering, or a related engineering degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have strong technical problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, have worked in an engineering role for at least 0-2 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

• Please attach a copy of your unofficial academic transcript as part of your application. Transcripts can be added in the Profile Attachments section (Step 5) of the online application.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Previous internship/co-op experience in field of study
• Excellent communication skills (oral / presentation / written).
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and coordinate activities among the diverse groups within Framatome and with customers.
• Positive and effective team interaction skills along with positive peer relationship skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative in meeting customer requirements.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments to reach team objectives
• BWR or PWR core design and/or nuclear analysis experience.
• Computer model development and application (e.g. RELAP5, COBRA, etc)
• Experience working with engineering workstation computers and LINUX operating environments.

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an Early Career Core Design Engineer, Thermal Hydraulics Applications in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the BWR Core Design Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. You will be responsible to prepare and apply nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic models for plant safety analyses and be involved in the preparation of engineering documents (calculations, reports, functional requirements, Final Safety Analysis Reports, etc.) in support of emergent issues, fuel reloads, proposed changes in fuel designs or operating strategies and evaluate changes in analytical methods. Typical assignments include:

• Analyses performed to support reload core design and licensing, assess proposed changes in fuel designs or operating strategies, resolve plant operation issues, or evaluate changes in analytical methods.
• Work as part of a team that includes engineers from other departments and Codes and Methods development engineers as well as Project Managers responsible for different BWR/PWR fuel reload customers.
• Interface with and interaction with BWR/PWR customers. This activity usually starts as soon as basic reload design and analysis engineering capabilities have been established.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

This opportunity is in Richland, Washington

Richland is located in the Columbia River basin in southeastern Washington a few hours east of Seattle. After work, the Richland, Kennewick, Pasco Tri-cities area offers a variety of water sports and fabulous fishing. A short drive puts you in the beautiful Cascade Mountains. With very little rainfall annually, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round. Join your co-workers in a Habitat for Humanity build, join a sports league or enjoy one of the unique restaurants in the area.

Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $67,000 - $87,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.