Senior Reactor Physicist

Job summary

The Senior Reactor Physicist will perform and supervise complex reactor core calculations and develop methodologies to support the design and safety of CANDU nuclear power plants. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, documenting technical analyses, and interfacing with clients to address project-specific reactor physics issues.

Job details

Job Description Overview Candu Energy Inc. is looking for a Senior Reactor Physicist to be a part of our team in the Reactor Core Physics to support the design of new CANDU nuclear power plants as well as supporting the operation and safety of the existing domestic and international CANDU plants. 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 analysis in technical notes and reports, and present results at meetings Interface with other groups/projects as required Review technical documents Supervise junior staff Estimate, monitor schedules and assign work to meet completion dates Interface with clients and projects to assess reactor physics related issues confronting their projects/stations and advising on potential solutions Prepare and/or review work proposals for internal and external clients Perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs Establish required resources for client work Propose/develop approaches to be used on reactor physics tasks Develop analysis basis plans Lead work and liaise with a multidisciplinary analysis team including project management About you: Master’s degree or equivalent in Nuclear Engineering from a university of recognized standing A minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience or combination of experience and advanced education Extensive experience with reactor physics codes WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP and MCNP Experience with DONJON and KENO computer codes. Must be conversant with computer environments; proficiency in both Linux and WINDOWS environments is a strong asset Proficiency in computer programming, especially FORTRAN, is very desirable Excellent oral and written communication skills are required Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible, i.e., must be able to perform varied work assignments effectively and respond quickly to changing project needs Strong problem-solving skills are essential Ability to show initiative while working in a team environment Ability to work to budget and schedule Full commitment to working in a formal QA environment. Reward & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

What you’ll do

The Senior Reactor Physicist will perform and supervise complex reactor core calculations and develop methodologies to support the design and safety of CANDU nuclear power plants. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, documenting technical analyses, and interfacing with clients to address project-specific reactor physics issues.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering and possess 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in the field. Proficiency in reactor physics codes such as WIMS, DRAGON, RFSP, and MCNP, along with strong programming skills in FORTRAN, is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Employee recognition • Flexible benefits • Training and professional development • Hybrid working culture • Generous time-off policies

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Windows · Preferred
• Linux · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Reactor physics
• Nuclear engineering
• WIMS
• DRAGON
• RFSP
• MCNP
• DONJON
• KENO
• Fortran
• Linux
• Windows
• Technical documentation
• Project management
• Problem-solving
• QA environment
• Energy Systems
• Chemical Kinetics
• Communication
• Computer Programming
• Content Analysis
• Fortran (Programming Language)
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport Codes
• Nuclear Engineering
• Physics
• Proactivity
• Safety Assurance
• Advising

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Science & Research
• Physicist
• Physicists and Astronomers
• Physicists