MATRIX is seeking a Nuclear Engineer III plays a key role in advancing critical Secondary License Renewal (SLR) initiatives, supporting complex engineering and licensing activities within nuclear generation programs. This position drives the design, evaluation, and validation of engineering systems and components, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with industry-leading vendors, internal engineering teams, and subject matter experts, the engineer reviews technical documentation, integrates requirements into operational processes, and resolves complex engineering challenges. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, apply deep nuclear engineering expertise, and collaborate in a highly engaged, solutions-focused team environment.

Hours: Core/standard hours apply. No overtime is expected.

Duration: One year

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hourly pay range: $72-$81

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES:

Provide advanced knowledge and experience to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs.
Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
Provide complete task management of engineering issues.
Follow and adhere to Engineering Process and Requirements.
Maintain Stop Work authority as to projects.
Use independent discretion to declare Stop Work if any unsafe situation arises that puts personnel, the project or equipment in jeopardy.
Educate MATRIX and Client on project goals, operations, and safety.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidelines; promote health and safety awareness consciousness and implements all MATRIX health and safety procedures.
Perform primarily office and non-manual work.
Perform work related to the management or general business operations of MATRIX or its customers/clients, while exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to MATRIX and its customers/clients.
Interface with managers or head of a unit/department requiring the integration of multiple functional organizations.
Use lessons learned to improve quality of MATRIXs future projects; make recommendations to MATRIX as to the implementations of future policies and procedures.

Required:

8-12 years of experience in nuclear energy, with a strong understanding of nuclear plant operations, engineering design processes, and program management.
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline).
Ability to obtain unescorted nuclear access, which includes Federal background investigation, Fitness-for-Duty testing (drug & alcohol), Compliance with NRC Access Authorization requirements.
U.S. citizenship (required).

Preferred:

Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license or certification, prior Navy nuclear experience, and participation in industry user groups or leadership roles within professional organizations.
Proficiency with enterprise and project management tools such as SAP, Primavera P6, document management/file sharing systems, and HR systems such as UKG or Workday.
Knowledge of industry codes and regulatory compliance requirements, including familiarity with ASME in-service testing and code compliance practices.
Experience reviewing technical documentation and supporting engineering or licensing programs within regulated environments.

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