Brandon Clark

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: brandon.clark@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: brandonclarknuclear

Summary

10 years of progressive experience in nuclear engineering, leading complex reactor core design and safety assessment projects for CANDU and SMR technologies. Successfully optimized fuel cycle efficiency by 7% and reduced operational risk through advanced shielding design, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhanced plant performance.

Adept at computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and neutronics simulations, contributing to the development and verification of advanced reactor models. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive critical projects from conceptualization to implementation within stringent safety protocols.

Experience

Senior Nuclear Design Engineer, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) -- Pickering, Canada

Sept 2018 – present

• Led a team of 4 engineers in the design and optimization of CANDU reactor core components, improving fuel burn-up by 7% through advanced neutronics modeling.

• Developed and validated thermal-hydraulic models for reactor safety analysis, reducing potential accident scenarios by 15% in simulation.

• Managed the lifecycle of critical nuclear systems, ensuring adherence to CSA N285.0 and CNSC regulatory requirements for new installations and modifications.

• Authored and presented technical reports on reactor performance and safety margins to senior management and regulatory bodies.

Nuclear Safety Engineer, Bruce Power -- Tiverton, Canada

July 2014 – Aug 2018

• Conducted comprehensive safety assessments and probabilistic risk analyses (PRA) for nuclear power plant operations, identifying and mitigating 10+ potential failure modes.

• Designed and implemented shielding solutions for radioactive sources, reducing personnel exposure rates by an average of 20% in high-radiation areas.

• Performed criticality safety evaluations for fuel handling and storage, ensuring compliance with international standards and minimizing risk during operations.

• Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to integrate safety improvements, enhancing overall plant reliability and safety culture.

Junior Nuclear Engineer, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) -- Chalk River, Canada

May 2012 – June 2014

• Assisted in the development of computational codes for reactor physics calculations, contributing to the verification of fuel performance models.

• Participated in experimental programs for material testing under irradiation, collecting and analyzing data to support advanced reactor material selection.

• Conducted preliminary design studies for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), focusing on passive safety features and modular construction techniques.

• Prepared technical documentation and presentations for research project updates and findings.

Education

University of Toronto, M.Eng. in Nuclear Engineering -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2011 – Apr 2012

McMaster University, B.Eng. in Engineering Physics (Nuclear Engineering Option) -- Hamilton, Canada

Sept 2007 – Apr 2011

Skills

Nuclear Engineering Principles: Reactor Physics, Thermal-Hydraulics, Nuclear Safety Analysis, Radiation Shielding, Fuel Cycle Management, Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), Criticality Safety

Software & Simulation: MCNP, Serpent, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB, Simulink, RELAP5, ORIGEN, AutoCAD

Regulatory & Standards: CNSC Regulations, CSA N285.0, IAEA Safety Standards, ISO 9001, Quality Assurance

Programming & Data Analysis: Python, Fortran, C++, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis

Project Management: Project Planning, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Communication