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Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a nuclear engineer to support the core design and reload licensing for commercial nuclear power plants in the United States. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field. The ideal candidate will also possess 5-8+ years of related core design and neutronics experience supporting the reload licensing process for commercial nuclear power plants. This position is fully remote but would be preferred to be located in Lynchburg, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform nuclear core design for commercial nuclear plant refueling processes.

• Optimize core configuration for maximum energy efficiency.

• Conduct computational simulations and transient analysis using advanced modeling tools.

• Exercise core models to extract critical data for reactor performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide analytical insights supporting licensing and operational decisions.

• Prepare and contribute to licensing documentation for reload and refueling of reactors.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related ABET-accredited program.

• 5–15 years of direct experience in nuclear core design and neutronics.

• Minimum 5 years of experience with NEMO and/or PRISM modeling tools.

• Strong proficiency in specialized nuclear modeling software and simulation platforms.

• Excellent computational and analytical skills. • Experience in nuclear reactor design and fuel cycle optimization.

• Advanced computational modeling capabilities.

• Expertise in criticality analysis and core performance evaluation.