Consulting Engineer - Nuclear Safety Capability Assessment/Safe Shutdown (Electrical)

Jensen Hughes · West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-22
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a mid-level to senior-level Engineer with expertise in Safe Shutdown Analysis (SSA), Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments (NSCA), Appendix R compliance, Fire Protection Engineering interfaces, and Electrical Engineering within the commercial nuclear power industry.

In this role, you will support operating nuclear power plants and advanced nuclear clients by evaluating safe shutdown capabilities, electrical system functionality, fire-induced circuit impacts, and nuclear safety compliance. You will work with industry-leading experts on projects that directly influence plant safety, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and long-term asset reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background combined with experience performing safe shutdown evaluations, circuit analysis, equipment vulnerability assessments, and regulatory compliance activities related to nuclear plant operations.

If you're looking to apply your technical expertise to meaningful safety-focused work while continuing to grow your career in the nuclear industry, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Work On

You'll have opportunities to contribute across a variety of areas, including:

Safe Shutdown Analysis & Nuclear Safety Capability Assessment

• Performing Safe Shutdown Analyses (SSA) and Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments (NSCA)

• Evaluating plant capability to achieve and maintain safe shutdown following postulated fire events

• Identifying vulnerabilities, equipment dependencies, and compensatory measures

Electrical Engineering & Circuit Analysis

• Conducting fire-induced circuit failure analyses

• Evaluating electrical systems, control circuits, instrumentation, and power distribution systems

• Assessing spurious operations and circuit fault impacts on plant safety functions

Fire Protection & Regulatory Compliance

• Supporting Appendix R and NFPA 805 compliance programs

• Preparing technical evaluations, regulatory submittals, and engineering recommendations

• Assisting plants in addressing NRC inspection findings and licensing commitments

Plant Modifications & Engineering Support

• Supporting engineering change packages and plant modifications related to safe shutdown capability

• Reviewing design changes for impacts on nuclear safety functions and defense-in-depth

• Providing technical guidance during plant assessments and field walkdowns

Client & Technical Consulting

• Delivering practical engineering solutions that improve plant safety and regulatory compliance

• Supporting utility clients, engineering organizations, and advanced reactor developers

• Presenting technical conclusions to plant personnel, regulators, and project stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Perform Safe Shutdown Analyses and Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments for operating nuclear facilities

• Evaluate electrical systems and circuits to support fire protection and safe shutdown requirements

• Conduct plant walkdowns and field assessments to verify design and operational assumptions

• Develop technical reports, engineering calculations, and regulatory support documentation

• Interpret and apply NRC regulations, industry guidance, and licensing basis requirements

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, systems, licensing, operations, and fire protection engineers

• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute

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