Human Factors Engineer (Nuclear Operations)

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 18 Month(s)

Skills

Human Factors And Ergonomics
SAFE
FOCUS
Surveillance
reactor operator
human factors engineering

Job Details

Job Summary
We are seeking an Operational Nuclear Human Factors Engineer to provide technical and operational expertise in support of human factors engineering initiatives within a nuclear program. This role will focus on integrating operator, maintenance, and testing perspectives into the design and validation of human-system interfaces, procedures, and training programs. The position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, effective, and regulatory-compliant operations for nuclear facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of nuclear plant operations and regulatory processes to human factors engineering activities.

  • Analyze requirements for plant controls and operational functions.

  • Review, test, and validate human-system interfaces using simulators and plant operating, surveillance, and emergency procedures.

  • Translate design requirements into analyses and technical documentation.

  • Support the development of procedures, including normal, abnormal, emergency operating, alarm response, and surveillance procedures, as well as operator training programs.

  • Provide operational input to Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) programs.

  • Develop acceptance criteria and prerequisites for pre-operational, startup, and construction testing.

  • Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, regulatory guidelines, and business procedures.

  • Participate in design reviews, support corrective action processes, and deliver timely, high-quality engineering documentation.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor s degree in a technical field.

  • Active or prior Reactor Operator (RO) license.

  • Minimum of 5 years of reactor operator experience.

  • At least 2 years of experience in nuclear human factors engineering.

Special Requirements

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

  • Must have held an RO license; SRO certification strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of nuclear operations, human factors engineering principles, and regulatory frameworks.

  • Proficiency in procedure development, validation, and training program support.

  • Ability to interpret and apply NRC and INPO Operator Training Guidelines.

  • Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to develop clear, precise documentation.

  • Effective oral and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Additional Desired Characteristics

  • Master s degree in Engineering, Human Factors, or a related discipline.

  • Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification at a commercial nuclear facility.

  • Experience with NRC Regulatory Guide 0711 implementation and reviews.

  • Documented experience delivering procedures for mission-critical facilities.

  • PPA Procedure Writer s Certification.

Work Environment

  • Remote role with no regular travel expected.

  • Standard first shift schedule with occasional flexibility for project needs.

  • Collaborative team environment requiring effective cross-functional communication.

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