GE Vernova is a leader in nuclear energy solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Nuclear Engineer to join their LOCA, Containment & Stability Analysis Team. The role involves performing plant thermal-hydraulic safety analysis and supporting design applications for Boiling Water Reactor plants.
Responsibilities
- Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations and analyses in the areas of ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses
- General expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques
- Take responsibility for fuel project activities including reload analyses, methods implementation, power uprates, new fuel introductions, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel issues
- Perform in cross-disciplinary settings, engaged with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions
- Prepare, document and present technical data to internal/external customers
- Provide technical mentoring to support team development and knowledge management, including procedure development and adherence
- Develop/deliver training course offerings in support of external commercial requests, as well as for internal audiences for knowledge management, and knowledge capture and transfer
- Lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification
- Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 1 year of experience in T-H Nuclear Plant Safety Analysis
- Hybrid Role: This role requires onsite work 3 days/week at GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; Relocation assistance provided
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government
- Experience in ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and Reactor Internals Pressure Difference analyses
- M.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering with experience in T/H modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems
- Experience with BWR technology ECCS LOCA and Containment analysis to support applicable regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements
- Experience with BWR/PWR T-H systems codes such as TRACG, RELAP & TRACE
- Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG LOCA)
- Experience with Best Estimate and CSAU applications
- Programming experience such as C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON
- Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others
- Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity
- Work easily and communicate effectively within a team environment
- Seeks simple solutions to complex problems
- Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments
- Clearly and confidently communicates based on deep understanding
- Communicates in an open, candid, clear, and consistent manner
- Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles. Ability to achieve stretch targets
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
- Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
Company Overview
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.gevernova.com.