Specialist Reactor Physicist

**Specialist Reactor Physicist**

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Our Reactor Core Physics group at AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy is engaged in design and analysis work 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. We are currently looking for a **Specialist Reactor Physicist** to be part of our team.

**Your role within the team**:

- Perform and/or supervise the following calculations: Finite-reactor-core calculations, Kinetics calculations, Advanced-fuel-cycle calculations, Monte Carlo calculations.
- Develop methodologies and perform reactor physics analyses to support design and commercial activities
- Lead work and liaise with a multidisciplinary analysis team including project management and document analyses in technical notes and reports, and present results at meetings Interface with other groups/projects as required
- Review technical documents Supervise junior staff, including 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 and establish required resources for client work
- Propose/develop approaches to be used on reactor physics tasks

**Why choose** **AtkinsRéalis as an employer?**

Because we offer:

- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Nuclear Engineering with 15+ years of relevant experience or 10 years of experience with an advanced degree.
- 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.
- Ability to program especially in python, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran and familiarity with the Linux and Windows operating system.
- 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 work to budget and schedule

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