About the role
The Nuclear Reactor Engineer (RXE) provides technical leadership for reactor core performance and monitoring within Holtec Palisades. The role focuses on advocating for nuclear fuel reliability, managing fuel and special nuclear material accountability, and offering technical assistance to operations to ensure conservative reactivity management and decision-making. The position may be filled at various engineering levels (I, II, III, or Sr) based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Location: Covert, MI (On‑site)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manages core performance monitoring and trending, fuel management and configuration control, and the Special Nuclear Material and Accountability program.
- Evaluates core component lifetime and provides replacement instructions.
- Supports training of Operations and Engineering on fuel and core related topics.
- Serves as the site fuel reliability monitor and champions the fuel reliability program.
- Supports Operations for maneuvers/core analysis/operating limits considerations.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for the reactor core and associated areas.
- Manages reactor core-related surveillances and startup testing.
- Monitors maintenance and revision to Reactor Engineering procedures.
- Supports dry fuel storage-related activities and irradiated core component disposal.
- Implements fuel storage and handling requirements.
- Supports core reload design analysis and batch reload implementation.
Requirements:
- B.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience/proficiency in PC use and applications.
- SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR preferred
- Professional Engineering license preferred
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We believe great work deserves great rewards. Our benefits go beyond the basics, reflecting our commitment to supporting your whole self…your health, your future, and your career growth. This includes:
Benefits:
- Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day 1 eligibility!
- FLEX Program – Hybrid work opportunities available for eligible roles, where business needs and role requirements allow
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long‑term financial security
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge
- Wellness program offering rewards for participation in company‑supported health initiatives
- Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking options
- Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind
- Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth
- Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs
- Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, location, and employment status
If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact, we invite you to build your career at Holtec—a generation ahead by design™.
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