Consultant/Engineer - PRA and PSA

Summary

Jensen Hughes is a global safety, security, and risk consulting firm serving the nuclear and related industries. The Consultant/Engineer will perform PRA and PSA analyses, support risk-informed licensing and regulatory strategies, advise on advanced nuclear methods, and collaborate with clients and colleagues to improve plant safety and reliability.

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
• United States Citizen or lawful permanent resident

Skills

• * 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
• * United States Citizen or lawful permanent resident
• * 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * 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
• * United States Citizen or lawful permanent resident

Nice to Haves

• * 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
• Mentorship, training, and exposure to advanced projects
• Remote work options available for qualified candidates