Engineer - Nuclear Deterministic Safety Analysis

Jobtailor; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 69,600 - 120,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Entry Level Deterministic Safety Analysis Engineer to contribute to BWRX-300 DSA safety analyses. You will work within an energetic team to perform thermal-hydraulic evaluations and develop technical solutions. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in an engineering discipline and is motivated to learn in a collaborative environment. This position offers mentorship, engineering challenges, relocation assistance, and various benefits including health coverage and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or similar.
• Master’s degree in engineering is desirable.
• Experience with BWR core simulation preferred.
• Knowledge of thermal hydraulic analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluations and analyses related to BWRX-300.
• Perform thermal hydraulic evaluations for various applications.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate technical issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical methods

Project management

Thermal hydraulic evaluations

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline

Tools

C#

FORTRAN

PYTHON

Job description

Job Description Summary

This entry level 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. This 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 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.

Job Description

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 area 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).

Eligibility Requirements:

• This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent upon 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.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $69,600.00 and $120,200.00. 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.

Available 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.

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.