Senior Reactor Physicist

Job Description

Overview         

We are seeking a Senior Reactor Physicist to be part of our team in the Fuel and Physics department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation, refurbishment, or waste management and decommissioning of existing CANDU nuclear power plants. The Senior Reactor Physicist will work under specialist staff to assist in the development of advanced codes and methods and to perform technical analysis using up-to-date reactor physics codes, such as WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP and MCNP. 

Your role

• Perform and/or supervise the following calculations: Finite-reactor-core calculations, Kinetics calculations, Advanced-fuel-cycle calculations, Monte Carlo calculations.
• Prepare inputs, run reactor physics computer codes.
• Develop, adapt and modify FORTRAN computer codes as required for specific applications (e.g., to implement new methods or perform new types of calculations).
• Develop methodologies and perform reactor physics analyses to support design and commercial activities.
• Document analyses technical notes and reports, and present results at meetings.
• Estimate, monitor schedules and assign work to meet completion dates Perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs.
• Propose/develop approaches to be used on reactor physics tasks.
• Develop analysis basis plans.

About you

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) or higher from a university of recognized standing in Physics or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience of CANDU reactor physics.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (experience obtained in advanced degree programs will be considered for applicability against this requirement).
• Experience with reactor physics codes such as WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP , DONJON and/or MCNP.
• Experience with nuclear data library creation.
• Experience with few energy group constants.
• Experience of uncertainty assessment.
• Knowledge of light water reactors, and small modular reactors is desirable.
• Must be conversant with computer environments; proficiency in both Linux and WINDOWS environments is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in computer programming, especially FORTRAN, C++ are very desirable Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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