Jensen Hughes is seeking a Lead Nuclear Consultant with expertise in nuclear safety and probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) to support PSA model development and safety studies for advanced reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs) in Europe. The role involves technical leadership, client engagement, and contribution to business growth, with the core team based in Milan, Italy, though remote work may be considered for strong candidates.
What You'll Do
- Support and deliver probabilistic safety models and related nuclear safety studies.
- Participate in nuclear safety assessments, feasibility studies, and licensing/regulatory support.
- Provide technical input into safety case development and related justifications.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across Europe to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Contribute to proposal development, scoping, and technical input for bids.
- Assist in identifying follow-on work and nurturing existing client relationships.
- Participate in client meetings, reviews, and technical discussions when required.
- Support the visibility and growth of Jensen Hughes’ nuclear services in the region.
- Work alongside senior consultants to develop project approaches and methodologies.
- Share knowledge and provide informal guidance to more junior engineers.
- Engage with international stakeholders and offices as part of a global delivery model.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree or higher in Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited university.
- At least 15 years of post-graduation experience in a nuclear safety expert role, particularly in developing probabilistic safety assessment models.
- Excellent English communication and writing skills to effectively convey technical information to diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrix global organization at all levels.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and navigating ambiguities and uncertainties.
- Commercial acumen, able to contribute to proposals, pricing, and strategy.
- Dutch language proficiency required
Nice to Have
- Experience in nuclear power plant engineering, systems, licensing, operations, advanced nuclear technologies, or similar technical areas is highly desirable.
- Experience in engineering consulting.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple projects concurrently, would be advantageous.
- Strong business development skills, with a track record of winning and growing client accounts.
Technical Stack
- probabilistic safety assessment (PSA)
- nuclear safety modeling
- safety case development
- risk analysis
- licensing and regulatory support
Team & Environment
- Core team based in Milan, Italy
- Multidisciplinary teams across Europe, global delivery model
Benefits & Compensation
- Global Employee Networks for career development and shared experiences
- Culture of trust, integrity, and professional growth
- Opportunities to learn, grow and succeed together
- Support for innovation including responsible use of AI tools
- Salary: not specified
- Equity: not specified
- Other compensation: not specified
Work Mode
Location: Milan, Italy. Remote work might be considered for strong candidates.
Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
