Akkodis is looking for a Fuel Studies Engineer (Neutronics) for a client in the Nuclear sector.
Scope of activity:
* Cycles Studies, incorporating Cycle Studies activities;
* Neutronic studies & Tools: incorporating all activities related to Criticality, Shielding, Activation, Residual Heat and Fuel Data Base(s);
* Core Multiphysics, Methods & Support, encompassing cross-cutting activities and common projects within the range of Core & Fuel Studies expertise.
Responsibilities:
* Engineering studies in the domain of core and fuel physics using industry-standard methods and simulation codes;
* Neutron activation studies;
* Radiation transport and shielding calculations;
* Spent fuel characterization;
* Fluence, source terms and decay heat calculations;
* Safety-criticality assessments;
* Various neutronic studies related to spent fuel casks;
* Write engineering reports of the analyses & calculations carried out.
Profile:
* Civil engineer specialized in nuclear energy or nuclear physics;
* Good theoretical background of nuclear systems and core physics phenomena;
* Keen to develop a technical expertise and ready to invest yourself in the physics simulation codes and methods;
* Have proficiency in IT (with an emphasis python programming), or willing to learn this quickly;
* Fluent in French or Dutch, with a good knowledge of English. Able to write clear technical synthesis reports and for easy communication;
* Able to do self-verification with a rigorous mind and deliver quality within tight schedules;
* Good listener, dynamic and team worker.