Senior Nuclear Engineer

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

We are seeking experienced Senior Nuclear Engineers to join our growing team in Sofia. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of nuclear engineering projects, supporting customers across different regulatory environments and project phases. You will work within an experienced international team, providing technical expertise, supporting licensing and permitting activities, and contributing to the development and review of nuclear facility designs and safety assessments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and assess nuclear design documentation.
• Develop pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for new nuclear projects.
• Review safety assessments and safety analysis documentation for nuclear facilities.
• Participate in the development of nuclear siting studies and safety analyses for new and operating nuclear facilities.
• Support customers during nuclear licensing and permitting processes across various regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to design reviews, event analysis, and hazard assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and share knowledge within the engineering team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Experience and Qualifications

• Master's degree (MSc) in Nuclear Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the nuclear industry.
• Practical experience in nuclear power plant operations, maintenance, and/or engineering for nuclear facilities.
• Strong understanding of nuclear, thermal-hydraulic, and thermodynamic processes.
• Experience supporting nuclear licensing, permitting, or regulatory activities.
• Knowledge of international nuclear safety standards and differing design approaches.
• Experience participating in design reviews and safety evaluations
• Commissioning experience within nuclear facilities is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of digital Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems used in nuclear applications.

  Experience in radiation protection, radiation monitoring, and dosimetry would be beneficial.

• Ability to work effectively in international and multicultural engineering teams.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
• Flexibility to support international projects and business travel when required.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Special Job Requirements

• Ability to work on projects involving stringent safety, quality, and security requirements.
• Willingness to travel internationally as project needs require.
• Ability to adapt to flexible working hours to support global project delivery.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.