Operational Nuclear Human Factors Engineer

Operational Nuclear Human Factors Engineer

The Operational Nuclear Human Factors Engineer provides operational guidance on both near-term and longer-range projects in the area of Nuclear Human Factors Engineering. This role requires a deep understanding of operations, maintenance, and testing activities, including task characteristics, human-system interface characteristics, and technical requirements related to operational activities. The engineer will support the development of human-system interfaces, procedures, and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance in Nuclear Human Factors Engineering.
• Analyze requirements for plant control and validate human-system interfaces using simulators.
• Incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents.
• Support the development of normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures, along with alarm response procedures, surveillance procedures, and operator training programs.
• Contribute to the Reliability Availability Maintainability program with plant operation input.
• Develop acceptance criteria and prerequisites for Pre-operational, Startup, and selected Construction tests.
• Participate in design reviews and initiate and respond to Corrective Actions in support of quality requirements.
• Deliver engineering documentation in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Approximately 4 years of experience in human factors.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a reactor operator.
• 2 years of human factor experience.
• Possession of a Reactor Operator (RO) license.
• PPA Procedure Writer's Certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experienced Reactor Operator (SRO) certification at a commercial nuclear facility.
• Experience in operating or outage positions requiring SRO or RO certification.
• Experience delivering high-quality procedures for mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with nuclear plant emergency procedures.
• Experience with procedure writing, training, or surveillance test execution.
• Knowledge of NRC and INPO Operator Training Guidelines.
• Experience with NRC Regulatory Guide 0711 implementations and reviews.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid technical writing skills focusing on requirements, design, and description documents.
• Clear understanding of the nuclear industry.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position, with nearly half of the team working remotely. The role supports the development of next-generation nuclear reactors, offering an extensive R&D environment and the opportunity to create new technology in nuclear power.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.