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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Research Engineer, Civil Engineering

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Research Engineer focused on nuclear safety and fuel cycle facilities in Vanderbilt's Civil Engineering Department. Involves advanced reactor safety analysis and risk-informed decision-making.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in safety analysis and risk-informed decision-making within advanced reactor and fuel cycle facilities. Proficient in developing methodologies and engaging with stakeholders to enhance public understanding and support for nuclear safety initiatives.

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Safety AnalysisRisk-Informed Decision-MakingModel-Based Systems EngineeringPublic EngagementInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills
Process Hazards AnalysisData AnalysisMethodology DevelopmentTechnical EvaluationCourse Material Development
Soft Skills
Outstanding Interpersonal SkillsCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree in EngineeringPhD in Science or Engineering
Industry Keywords
Nuclear Safety SystemsSpent Fuel StorageEnvironmental ManagementRisk-Informed MethodsAdvanced Reactor Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and/or review advanced reactor and fuel cycle facilities system safety analyses created using process hazards analysis (PHA) methods
  • Develop methodologies for and reviewing the results of applying model-based systems engineering methods to fuel cycle facilities and advanced reactor design.
  • Assist in research to aggregate, analyze, and synthesize data regarding public sentiments regarding siting, licensing and operation of existing commercial independent spent fuel storage installations (ISFSIs) to inform future consent-based siting efforts for a federal CIS
  • Serve as subject matter expert during interfaces with communities surrounding DOE sites currently storing defense- and research-related SNF to foster mutual learning on best and worst practices in risk-informed decision-making and to develop and test new decision-making methods based on this learning
  • Coordinate meetings and strategies between project partners
  • Assist in organizing public engagements, reporting project progress to DOE, technically evaluating project deliverables
  • Collaboration to develop guidance for U.S. DOE’s Office of Environmental Management (EM) regarding the need to integrate risk-informed methods into safety and design decision-making.
  • Performing case studies on relevant facilities using the established risk-informed decision-making methodology.
  • Developing course materials for continuing professional education related to advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities, nuclear safety systems, and nuclear facilities siting.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree in engineering is necessary.
  • PhD in science or engineering is strongly preferred.
  • A minimum of two-four years of experience in safety analysis and risk-informed decision-making activities is necessary.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills working with

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities