Lead Engineer - Nuclear Deterministic Safety Analysis

GE Vernova; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 98,400 - 188,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

401(k) savings plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Atlanta is seeking a Lead Deterministic Safety Analysis Engineer to lead projects related to the BWRX-300 safety analyses. This role requires a B.S. in an engineering discipline with at least 5 years of nuclear experience. Responsibilities include conducting thermal hydraulic evaluations and maintaining high-quality deliverables. Competitiveness in salary ranges from $98,400 to $188,600, with additional benefits and relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant nuclear experience.
• Master's degree in engineering or Senior Reactor Operator Certification preferred.
• Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluations in safety analyses including thermal hydraulic evaluations.
• Perform evaluations in BWR stability and Containment areas.
• Prepare and present technical reports and communicate complex issues.

Skills

Thermal hydraulic analysis techniques

Project management

Programming in C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON

Knowledge of BWR systems

Technical report preparation

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline

Tools

TRACG

RELAP

TRACE

GOTHIC

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) Engineer position will make immediate contributions to the team responsible for BWRX-300 deterministic safety analyses, 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 opportunities 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.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver products at a consistently high and sustainable level in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Utilize unique opportunities to create and/or improve cutting-edge automation and methods.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations.
• Perform technical verification of engineering deliverables.
• Prepare, communicate, and present complex technical issues to internal and external customers and recommend solutions.
• 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.
• 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 5 years of relevant nuclear experience.

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; or Senior Reactor Operator Certification.
• Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes.
• Experience with BWR Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
• 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.
• Experience in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques.
• Experience with standard engineering work planning and design process techniques.
• 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).
• Experience with Containment codes such as GOTHIC.
• 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 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $188,600.00. 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 May 06, 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.