Nuclear Engineer

Akkodis is looking for a Fuel Studies Engineer (Neutronics) for a client in the Nuclear sector.

Scope of activity:

• Cycles Studies, incorporating Cycle Studies activities;
• Neutronic studies & Tools: incorporating all activities related to Criticality, Shielding, Activation, Residual Heat and Fuel Data Base(s);
• Core Multiphysics, Methods & Support, encompassing cross-cutting activities and common projects within the range of Core & Fuel Studies expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering studies in the domain of core and fuel physics using industry-standard methods and simulation codes;
• Neutron activation studies;
• Radiation transport and shielding calculations;
• Spent fuel characterization;
• Fluence, source terms and decay heat calculations;
• Safety-criticality assessments;
• Various neutronic studies related to spent fuel casks;
• Write engineering reports of the analyses & calculations carried out.

Profile:

• Civil engineer specialized in nuclear energy or nuclear physics;
• Good theoretical background of nuclear systems and core physics phenomena;
• Keen to develop a technical expertise and ready to invest yourself in the physics simulation codes and methods;
• Have proficiency in IT (with an emphasis python programming), or willing to learn this quickly;
• Fluent in French or Dutch , with a good knowledge of English. Able to write clear technical synthesis reports and for easy communication;
• Able to do self-verification with a rigorous mind and deliver quality within tight schedules;
• Good listener, dynamic and team worker.