- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Associate
Full-time Nuclear Engineer based in Louisville, Kentucky, supporting PPL's evaluation of nuclear technologies and potential development opportunities through technology assessments, site studies, project planning, industry research, and coordination with internal and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Plans and controls all activities to provide an accident-free workplace.
- Applies nuclear engineering principles to evaluate advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, technology readiness, deployment considerations, and potential utility applications.
- Leads and supports nuclear site screening, feasibility, and characterization studies in coordination with internal teams and external engineering partners.
- Supports nuclear project planning by analyzing technical, regulatory, economic, policy, schedule, and industry considerations to inform potential development pathways and company decision-making.
- Develops scopes of work, coordinates external engineering and research studies, and reviews technical deliverables and recommendations from consultants, universities, national laboratories, technology developers, and other partners.
Requirements
- ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Nice to have: master’s degree in engineering
- Nice to have: PhD in Engineering
- Nice to have: utility system operator experience