Engineer - Nuclear Deterministic Safety Analysis

GE Vernova; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 79,400 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves contributing to the BWRX-300 DSA team, performing safety analyses, and addressing plant thermal hydraulics and transients. Requires a B.S. in Engineering and at least 2 years of nuclear experience. The position offers opportunities for technical mentorship and growth in a collaborative environment, with relocation assistance and competitive benefits, including a salary range of $79,400 to $137,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant nuclear experience.
• Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes.
• Knowledge of nuclear engineering principles such as thermal hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluations and analyses for safety analysis.
• Prepare and present complex technical issues to clients.
• Perform evaluations in areas of containment and thermal hydraulic analyses.

Skills

Thermal hydraulic evaluations

Analytical methods

Project leadership

Programming skills (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON)

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

This Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) Engineer position will make immediate contributions to the team responsible for BWRX-300 DSA, while being technically mentored by a team of high performing engineers.

The DSA team is responsible for performing safety analysis in support of various applications for BWRX-300 transient analyses, thermal hydraulic analyses, containment analysis, and stability analysis.

The individual will work within an energetic team environment to perform thermal-hydraulic and plant transient analyses to support a variety of applications encompassing BWRX-300 DSA.

The position offers limitless opportunity to learn the fundamental bases of nuclear power plant operations and safety analysis by applying state-of-the-art thermal hydraulics methods to satisfy licensing requirements and solve real day to day plant problems.

Additionally, this position has direct customer-facing opportunities through training, deliverables, and collaboration. The DSA team offers unique opportunities to create and/or improve cutting-edge automation and methods.

Essential Responsibilities

• Quickly learn and apply analytical methods, procedures, and techniques to solve problems.
• Lead a variety of projects including technical evaluations and analyses in the area of Anticipated Operational Occurrences, Anticipated Transients without Scram, Reactor Heat Balance, and Thermal Hydraulic Fuel Channel Analyses.
• Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations and analyses in the areas of Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
• Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations and analyses in the areas of BWR stability.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations.
• Prepare, communicate, and present complex technical issues to internal and external customers and recommend solutions.
• Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or similar).
• At least 2 years of relevant nuclear experience.
• ORMaster's degree in engineering.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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.
• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but Atlanta, GA will also be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes.
• Background in power plant or process plant thermal hydraulics.
• Possess fundamental knowledge of BWR Systems and integrated plant response.
• Knowledge of the fundamental principles of nuclear engineering such as nuclear physics, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical design, as applied to BWR.
• Knowledge of power plant or process plant thermal hydraulics.
• Knowledge of two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques.
• Experience with Best Estimate and CSAU applications.
• Programming experience such as C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON.
• Acts with honesty and integrity, takes ownership of their work, and communicates with confidence and clarity.
• Highly motivated and committed to delivering quality results, always looking for ways to improve.

Compensation and Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $79,400.00 and $137,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.