New nuclear engineering graduate

[HydroDave63]

No different than a BWR3/4 on natural circulation via an IC or RCIC. The problem is you eventually have to make up water. It won't last forever. The long term impact is exactly the same.

Plus, after the Fukushima-sized quake plus tsunami, the water wall didn't short any of my vital buses, and HELB didn't fail any of my control and instrumentation cables, right?? 

[Fermi2]

Right, the real bottom line is even a AP 1000 would have survived that event.

[HydroDave63]

Right, the real bottom line is even a AP 1000 would have survived that event.

The new ones wouldn't have survived it any better than the old ones.

So I'm confused...would, or would not have survived?

[Fermi2]

DANGIT. WOULD NOT!

Alternating between here and Facebook.

[HydroDave63]

DANGIT. WOULD NOT!

Alternating between here and Facebook.

Facebook is a tool of the Devil and rots the mind through ADHD and subliminal messages delivered by orbital mind control lasers. And here you go and prove my Luddite philosophy!

[Higgs]

Or not. I'm pretty certain scientific evidence has proved snowflakes only survive in a zero gravity environment.

Oh my goodness. I know this is a cliche, but you literally made me choke on my snack.

[HydroDave63]

Oh my goodness. I know this is a cliche, but you literally made me choke on my snack.

Hold still while the STA and I try to perform a tracheotomy with a Bic pen.....

[Nichole]

Ok, so the extra time bought by a passive core cooling system definitely would not have helped in the case of Fukushima? 

[tr]

Nichole,

Some possible suggestions that may help.  

Take the fundamentals of engineering exam if you haven't already, it helps show a breadth of knowledge.  Taylor your resume or cover letter to emphasize the mechanical engineering aspects (heat transfer, fluid flow, etc.).  The California Professional Engineer Board did a study (Title Act Study) and determined that ME and NE were the two most related engineering disciplines, so you should emphasize his fact in your cover letters.

Consider attending the Utility Working Conference in early August if you're a student member of American Nuclear Society.  They're offering a student rate of $280, which is a steal if you can get a cheap place to stay (it's in Hollywood FL,  just south of Ft. Lauderdale).  Lots of mid and senior level utility management attends this meeting, so it would be a good networking opportunity.

Best of luck

[eaton1981]

The shift sup's name is Lauren Etheridge (although her married name is Rieger). I want to say she's my age (30ish). Class of '03 maybe? If you're interested, read up about NPTU. Most Navy guys hate it, but maybe civilians tend to like it more?

It's under DOE contract, so yeah, they keep it pretty "hush hush" compared to civilian utility companies.

Feel free to PM me if you'd like info regarding the job. And if you know Lauren, I can get you in touch with her as well.

[eaton1981]

Class of '06 actually.

[Nichole]

Thanks tr! That sounds like some good advice and I will look more into the study to understand it a bit more.

eaton1981: I don't guess I know Lauren. I was there in '06, but not quite in the nuke department until a couple of years later. I wonder if some of the grad students might remember her, I will have to ask around. I'm not sure yet if I am interested in the job, but will pm you if I decide to persue it. (I spent some time in the army and kind of would like to avoid military if possible.) Thanks for the information, all is appreciated

[eaton1981]

No worries. Just to be clear, you'll be working WITH navy nukes, but not IN the Navy yourself (thus you can put in your two weeks at a moment's notice!). Good luck on the job hunt.

[Nichole]

Thanks again, eaton1981!

I have a phone interview with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions for a position as an Associate Engineer. Anybody have some inside information regarding this company? Like, what it is like working for them?

[MrHazmat]

Area is great, the Company is OK if you mare a permanent employee. A lot of people use this place as a first job stepping stone.

[Nichole]

Thanks, MrHazmat!

I just got off of the phone with the interviewer. It was VERY short. He called to apologize and say they are not hiring anymore engineers, so the hunt continues.

[Dave Warren]

Look into GE Energy here in Wilmington. I think you will find the employment opportunities are plentiful. Run that through a Monster or Indeed job search. They have alot of "get your foot in the door" jobs and technical jobs. PM me if you hit a snag.

[Nichole]

Thanks Dave! I am checking into it right now!