Lead Engineer – Nuclear Fuel Transition

Trimble Inc.

. Lead the fleet-wide fuel transition strategy for three nuclear plants supporting a power uprate .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nuclear fuel transition strategies, reactor engineering, and safety analysis, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and vendor management. Proven ability to lead complex projects involving fuel design, reload engineering, and licensing interactions within the nuclear power sector.

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Nuclear Fuel Transition StrategyReactor EngineeringSafety AnalysisNRC Licensing ExperienceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Nuclear Fuel DesignReload EngineeringFuel Performance EvaluationThermal HydraulicsReactor PhysicsSafety AnalysisNQA-1 Quality ProgramsTechnical Deliverables ReviewLicensing Basis DevelopmentPower Uprate Experience

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Nuclear PowerNRC SubmittalsFuel Vendor ManagementCommercial Nuclear ExperiencePlant Modifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the fleet-wide fuel transition strategy for three nuclear plants supporting a power uprate
Integrate fuel engineering across safety analysis, reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, operations, plant modifications, licensing readiness, and startup readiness workstreams
Establish fuel-related technical positions, engineering requirements, and acceptance criteria
Provide senior leadership with recommendations on readiness, risk, constraints, and implementation decisions
Define, enforce, and document owner acceptance of vendor analyses, safety reports, methodologies, reload evaluations, and other fuel-related deliverables
Ensure vendor products are technically sound, traceable, plant-specific, regulatory-ready, and suitable for NRC submittal
Serve as primary technical interface for the nuclear fuel vendor and hold the vendor accountable for quality, completeness, schedule, regulatory readiness, and technical deficiencies
Support NRC interactions and licensing basis development related to fuel design, uprate safety analysis, reload evaluations, and uprate-related fuel changes
Develop and execute the integrated fuel transition plan across all three units, including initial reload support, early-cycle performance evaluation, and fleetwide lessons learned
Direct implementation of a nuclear fuel transition across Vistra nuclear power plants in support of a major power uprate program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
8+ years of commercial nuclear experience
Strong background in nuclear fuel, reactor engineering, safety analysis, or licensing
Demonstrated experience with nuclear fuel design, reload engineering, or fuel performance
Experience reviewing and accepting technical or licensing deliverables on behalf of a utility or plant owner
Experience managing nuclear fuel vendors or major engineering suppliers
Strong understanding of reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, safety analysis, and NRC licensing basis requirements
Direct experience with nuclear power uprates or fuel vendor transitions preferred
NRC licensing experience including submittals, audits, and RAI responses preferred
Familiarity with reload safety analysis, core design, and fuel performance evaluation preferred
Experience working under NQA-1 quality programs preferred
PE license or equivalent credential preferred