Thermal Hydraulics Engineer– LOCA and Containment

AL7587 GE Power Sp. z o.o.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Engineering Innovation Center (EIC) in Warsaw, Poland seeks an engineer to perform thermal-hydraulic safety analyses for BWR plants, including ongoing and planned projects worldwide. You will evaluate ECCS LOCA, containment response and hydrodynamic loads, collaborating with multiple engineering teams.

Required are a nuclear/chemical engineering degree and hands-on experience with thermal-hydraulic modeling and T/H codes; familiarity with NRC regulations and QA standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear, chemical or similar engineering.
• Experience with thermal hydraulic modeling for reactor systems.
• Knowledge of 10 CFR 50.46 regulations.
• Experience with T/H codes such as TRACG, TRACE, RELAP, RETRAN.
• Programming experience in C#, FORTRAN, Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal hydraulic safety analyses for BWR plants, including operating and planned worldwide.
• Evaluate Emergency Core Cooling System loss of coolant accidents and containment response.
• Ensure compliance with NRC policies and QA standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, core design, licensing and systems teams.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives.

Skills

Thermal-hydraulic modeling

Nuclear reactor systems

Programming

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear or Chemical Engineering

MS in Engineering (Edison program)

Tools

TRACG

TRACE

RELAP

RETRAN

C#

FORTRAN

PYTHON

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a contributing member of the LCA team, perform thermal hydraulic safety analyses for BWR plants, including currently operating BWR plants as well as new plants (ABWR and BWRX) operating or planned worldwide.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities

Perform technical evaluations and analyses in the area of Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accidents, containment response and impact, hydrodynamic and pressurization loads, fuel performance, with general expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques Ensure work is in compliance with NRC regulated policies and procedures, as well as Quality Assurance standards. Participate in Company initiatives, including process improvement and New Product Introduction opportunities Participate in team process improvement/ automation initiatives 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (nuclear, chemical or similar) from an accredited college or university.

Desired Characteristics

Experience in thermal hydraulic modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems Progress toward completion of Engineering Master’s degree Edison Engineering Program M.S. in engineering discipline from an accredited college or university with experience in thermal hydraulic modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems Experience with BWRs Experience with 10 CFR 50.46 regulations Experience with best estimate and CSAU applications Experience with T/H systems codes such as TRACG, TRACE, RELAP, or RETRAN Experience with programming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON) Decisiveness and the ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information Anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met; measures processes and performance through the customer's eyes Team Player, building connections with the team through personal involvement and trust Seek simple solutions to complex problems Takes responsibility for the highest degree of integrity in decisions, actions, and results Communicates in an open, candid, clear and consistent manner Detail oriented, able to prioritize work, and accountable for completion of work and assignments "Can do" attitude, ability to find better ways to complete activities, open to change, and responsive to other's technical viewpoints.

Additional Information

GE Vernova Engineering Innovation Center (EIC) in Warsaw, Poland is an integral part of the global engineering structure of GE Vernova. The site was officially founded in 2007, as GE Gas Power focused engineering organization. Currently the site extends engineering activities for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy in Poland. GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Poland for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810

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