A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.
Jackson, Mississippi, United States Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite Req ID:
121691
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25% This is an onsite position based in Jackson, Mississippi. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Please note:
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position. About the Role The Core Design Engineer position is part of the Nuclear Fuels Department at Entergy's corporate office in Jackson, Mississippi. This team supports Entergy's nuclear fleet—including Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, River Bend Station, Arkansas Nuclear One, and Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station—by working with fuel vendors to design and license nuclear fuel bundles and core loading patterns for each operating cycle. Core Design Engineers are responsible for engineering activities that provide safe, reliable, and predictable core designs while improving the efficiency and robustness of those designs. In this role, you will support Entergy's mission to provide clean, reliable, and sustainable nuclear energy through reactor core design, fuel management, and reactor physics analyses. What You'll Do Manage core reload projects associated with the design and licensing of fuel bundles and reactor cores. Maintain independent core models using Studsvik methods (CASMO/SIMULATE codes). Provide reactor physics and fuel criticality expertise to support the analytical and design basis of Entergy's nuclear plants. Leverage operating experience and industry best practices to ensure fuel is designed and operated safely and reliably in accordance with plant design and licensing requirements, within design limits, and with sustainable, failure-free performance. What You'll Bring Education B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related discipline (Physical Sciences) with equivalent experience.
Desired :
Master of Science degree in engineering or business administration
Experience Engineer I:
0+ years of engineering experience.
Engineer II:
2+ years of engineering experience (1+ year with an M.S.).
Engineer III:
4+ years of engineering experience.
Senior Engineer:
6+ years of engineering experience (5+ years with a PE license). For Engineer II and above , candidates should have experience in reactor engineering, safety analysis, core design, or other nuclear fuel-related fields. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technical proficiency in nuclear fuel management. Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operation. Outstanding communication, conflict management, and change management skills. Proficiency with current computer business applications. Experience with nuclear design software packages (e.g., CASMO/SIMULATE, SCALE, MCNP). Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, FORTRAN, Visual Basic) and shell scripting in UNIX/Linux environments.
Certificates and Licenses Desired:
Professional Engineer (PE) license (Nuclear discipline preferred).
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
