September 13, 2024

Jensen Hughes

Helsinki

Consulting Engineer - Nuclear Safety

Company Overview
At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.
We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture - we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.
Job Overview
Jensen Hughes, a leading consulting firm specialising in risk analysis and engineering solutions, is actively seeking talented mid and senior-level nuclear engineers preferably with a background in Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) or other risk-based projects. This position will primarily support regulatory compliance, risk assessment needs within the nuclear industry, and studies to deploy advanced reactors and SMRs in Europe. While the project team is based in Helsinki, Finland, we are open to remote work arrangements for exceptional candidates. Our diverse team serves clients globally, providing specialized consulting services ranging from routine nuclear power plant operations to cutting-edge research and development initiatives aimed at enhancing plant safety and efficiency.
As a Consulting Engineer with Jensen Hughes, you will join a dynamic team of nuclear consultants dispersed across the globe. In your role, you will have the opportunity to support the growth of our technical offering in nuclear projects and facilities work, across the globe. As a knowledge expert you will be working with other nuclear experts and alongside existing staff to deliver innovative solutions for nuclear safety and reliability consulting services. You may be working on developing new reactor PRA models, supporting feasibility studies for new and advanced reactor deployment and perform technology selection and site hazard assessment studies.
Beyond technical responsibilities, your role may include project management, which includes developing proposals, allocating resources efficiently, and maintaining clear communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Your role will involve a variety of responsibilities tailored to your expertise and interests, including but not limited to:

Working mainly in an expert role related to nuclear safety and licensing. The work may also include project management tasks.
Providing support to various countries in their new nuclear power projects. The work may include for example feasibility studies related to site and technology, support with regulation and licensing as well as capacity building.
Working in other projects related to nuclear engineering and nuclear safety. The work may be related to for example probabilistic and deterministic safety analyses, human reliability assessment, independent reviews, and nuclear licensing.
Developing and maintaining PRA models for internal and external hazards (e.g., Fire, High Winds, Seismic PRA), with a focus on optimizing models for risk reduction and performance times.
Participating in Business Development.

Requirements and Qualifications

Master's degree or higher from an accredited university in Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering (or other similar fields)
You have at least 5 years of post-graduation experience of working in an expert role related to nuclear safety and licensing.
Strong English communication and writing skills are a must, given the collaborative nature of our work and the need to effectively convey technical information to diverse stakeholders.
A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels in a matrix global organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in PRA internal events, fire PRA, external hazards, online risk tools, or related engineering-based projects is essential.
Experience in nuclear power plant engineering, nuclear plant systems, licensing, operations, advanced nuclear technologies, or similar technical areas is highly desirable.
Project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple projects concurrently, would be advantageous in this role.
Finnish language skills are considered an advantage.

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.