Lead Consulting Engineer - Nuclear Safety

The role

This role supports PSA model development and safety studies for advanced reactors and SMRs in Europe. You will collaborate with global nuclear experts to deliver solutions in safety, reliability, and risk management.

What you will do

• Support and deliver probabilistic safety models and related nuclear safety studies
• Participate in nuclear safety assessments, feasibility studies, and licensing/regulatory support
• Provide technical input into safety case development and related justifications
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across Europe
• Contribute to proposal development, scoping, and technical input for bids
• Assist in identifying follow-on work and nurturing existing client relationships
• Participate in client meetings, reviews, and technical discussions
• Support the visibility and growth of Jensen Hughes nuclear services in the region
• Work alongside senior consultants to develop project approaches and methodologies
• Share knowledge and provide informal guidance to more junior engineers

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited university
• At least 15 years of post-graduation experience in a nuclear safety expert role, particularly in developing probabilistic safety assessment models
• Excellent English communication and writing skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrix global organization at all levels
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and navigating ambiguities and uncertainties
• Commercial acumen, able to contribute to proposals, pricing, and strategy

Nice to have

• Experience in nuclear power plant engineering, systems, licensing, operations, advanced nuclear technologies, or similar technical areas
• Experience in engineering consulting
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple projects concurrently
• Strong business development skills, with a track record of winning and growing client accounts
• Italian language proficiency

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a leading consulting firm specializing in risk analysis and engineering solutions. They have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations for over 80 years.