Lead Engineer - LOCA & Containment Analysis

GE Vernova; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Wilmington, NC, seeks a thermal-hydraulic engineer to support LOCA and containment analyses for current and future BWRs, including design applications and safety evaluations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams for fuel and safety analyses while mentoring peers and contributing to knowledge management.

The role emphasizes two-phase TH modeling, regulatory compliance, and the development of training offerings for external and internal audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or related) from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years experience performing Thermal Hydraulic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations in ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
• Lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification.
• Prepare, document and present technical data to internal/external customers.
• Provide mentoring and training development for team and knowledge management.

Skills

Thermal-hydraulic analysis

ECCS LOCA

Two-phase modeling

Programming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Nuclear/Mechanical/Chemical)

MS in Nuclear Engineering (desired)

Tools

TRACG

RELAP/TRACE

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a contributing member of the LOCA and Containment Team, you will perform plant thermal-hydraulic safety analysis with two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques. You will support reload and design applications for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants, including currently operating BWR plants as well as new plants (ABWR, BWRX) operating or planned worldwide.

Roles and 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years experience of performing Thermal Hydraulic analysis.

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; opportunity is also available to be performed in Atlanta (GA), Schenectady (NY), or Greenville, SC (Relocation Assistance can be 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in either 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.
• 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 with either 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.

Additional Information

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 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 $85,600.00 and $164,000.00. 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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 22, 2026.

• 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.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.