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Jensen Hughes

Consultant/Engineer - PRA and PSA

Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFrom $160kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Jensen Hughes seeks Engineers with Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) expertise to support nuclear industry clients on risk-informed projects spanning plant safety, regulatory strategy, and next-generation nuclear development. The role offers entry to senior-level positions with remote work flexibility for qualified candidates.

What you'll do

  • Develop and enhance PRA models for internal events, fire, seismic, and external hazards
  • Support risk-informed licensing and regulatory strategies affecting plant operations
  • Conduct human reliability analysis and evaluate severe accident scenarios
  • Prepare regulatory submittals and provide consulting expertise to clients
  • Mentor early-career engineers and share technical knowledge
  • Advise on advanced nuclear regulations and risk-based methodologies

What they're looking for

  • Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) and Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA)
  • Risk-informed engineering and regulatory analysis
  • PRA modeling software and online risk tools
  • Human Reliability Analysis (HRA)
  • Nuclear plant operations and licensing knowledge
  • Technical communication to diverse audiences
  • Project management
  • Advanced nuclear methods and regulations

Benefits

  • Remote work available for qualified candidates
  • Opportunity to work with global nuclear industry leaders
  • Professional growth and expertise development in cutting-edge PRA techniques
  • Global Employee Networks supporting career development
  • Collaborative environment focused on meaningful safety and security projects
  • Culture prioritizing employee growth and unique perspectives
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Jensen Hughes

Jensen Hughes is a fire protection engineering and security consulting firm that designs fire safety systems and provides code consulting for complex building projects. The company is hiring fire protection engineers, fire modeling specialists, and full-stack software developers to support its engineering practice and build cloud-based platforms.

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Likely interview questions

  • Can you walk us through your experience with PRA modeling, specifically which types of PRAs (internal events, fire, seismic, external hazards) you've worked on and what tools or software you've used?
  • Describe a time you supported a risk-informed regulatory application such as RICT, 50.69, or an ILRT extension. What was your role and what were the key challenges?