The functional safety engineer will support nuclear power plant activities during the
pre-planning phase
, followed by
design and cutting
,
dismantling execution
, and
final documentation and compliance
stages. The role is highly safety-critical and requires direct work inside nuclear facilities.
Job Type: Freelance
Start Date: Thee end of January 2026
Location: Antwerp, Belgium 100% onsite. No remote working will be considered
Rate: €Competitive
Contract Duration: 6 Months with the possibility of extension
Language Requirements
* French
– Fluent (spoken, written, and reading)
essential
* Dutch / Flemish
– Fluent (spoken, written, and reading)
essential
* English
– Desirable but not essential
Key Responsibilities
* Perform onsite safety inspections within nuclear power plants
* Ensure compliance with radiation protection requirements
* Verify reactor safety systems are functioning as designed, including:
* Cooling systems
* Containment systems
* Reactor shutdown systems
* Support functional and nuclear safety activities in line with regulatory standards
* Prepare and review technical and safety documentation during the pre-planning phase
* Contribute to subsequent project phases:
* Design and cutting preparation
* Dismantling execution
* Final technical documentation and client compliance
* Ensure adherence to all client, regulatory, and nuclear safety requirements
Required Experience
* Minimum
5 years' experience
working within the
nuclear power plant industry
* Proven experience working
inside nuclear facilities
* Strong background in nuclear safety, radiation protection, or functional safety
* Prior experience on Belgian nuclear power plants is
strongly preferred
* Completion of required
nuclear medical and site safety training
(Belgian standards preferred)
Desirable Experience:
* AVK
* Revic
* Micro Field
All technical documentation will be in French and Dutch.