Thermal Hydraulics Engineer– LOCA and Containment

GE-Vernova-; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Warsaw, Poland, seeks a Thermal Hydraulics Engineer–LOCA and Containment to perform safety analyses for operating and planned BWRs worldwide. You will evaluate ECCS, containment response, and two-phase TH with various codes, while ensuring NRC and QA compliance.

Required: Bachelor’s in engineering (nuclear/chemical) with TH modeling experience; MS or progression toward degree is a plus. Familiarity with BWRs and US regulations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (nuclear, chemical or similar) from an accredited college or university.
• Progress toward completion of Engineering Master’s degree.
• Edison Engineering Program.
• MS in engineering discipline with TH modeling experience for nuclear systems.
• Experience with BWRs and relevant safety regulations (10 CFR 50.46).

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses for LOCA and containment, ECCS, and two-phase thermal hydraulics.
• Ensure compliance with NRC policies and QA standards.
• Collaborate with design, licensing, and systems teams for customer solutions.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Support cross-disciplinary interfaces with engineering teams.

Skills

Two-phase TH modeling

Nuclear engineering

C#

FORTRAN

Python

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering (desired)

Tools

TRACG

TRACE

RELAP

RETRAN

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 :
As a Thermal Hydraulics Engineer– LOCA and Containment, you will:

• 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 inPoland 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

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No