Lead Engineer – LOCA & Containment Analysis

IF1184 GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,600 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance and relocation assistance

Job summary

IF1184 GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC in Wilmington, NC, seeks an experienced engineer to perform thermal-hydraulic safety analysis for nuclear plants. The role involves evaluating various thermal hydraulic safety aspects and demands collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $85,600.00–$164,000.00 and comprehensive benefits including a retirement savings plan and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in T-H Nuclear Plant Safety Analysis.
• Experience with BWR technology ECCS LOCA and Containment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations and analyses.
• Collaborate with teams for optimum solutions.
• Lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification.

Skills

Thermal-hydraulic analysis

Nuclear safety analysis

Programming skills (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON)

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline

M.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

TRACG

RELAP

TRACE

Job description

Overview

As a contributing member of the LOCA, Containment & Stability Analysis 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 (BWRX, Natrium) operating or planned worldwide.

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.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Collaborate in cross‑disciplinary settings with teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, or other affiliated organizations to find optimum solutions.
• Prepare, document and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Provide technical mentoring to support team development and knowledge management, including procedure development and adherence.
• Develop and deliver training course offerings in support of external commercial requests and internal audiences for 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.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in T-H Nuclear Plant Safety Analysis.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Experience in 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.
• Experience with BWR technology ECCS LOCA and Containment analysis to support applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements.
• Experience with BWR/PWR T-H systems codes such as TRACG, RELAP, and TRACE.
• Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG LOCA) and with Best Estimate and CSAU applications.
• Programming experience such as C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON.
• Strong communication skills, high energy, integrity, and a demonstrated ability to energize others and drive solutions.

Eligibility and Location

• Preferred work location: GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC or an approved GEV Hub location.
• This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Final offers are contingent on obtaining authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Benefits and Compensation

• Pay range: $85,600.00–$164,000.00, with geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Coach – 24/7 nurse‑based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan – 401(k) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• Relocation assistance provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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).

Legal Disclaimers

• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates 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.