Lead Engineer - Nuclear Deterministic Safety Analysis

GE Vernova; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Deterministic Safety Analysis Engineer in Wilmington, North Carolina. This position involves leading thermal hydraulic evaluations for BWRX-300, requiring a B.S. in engineering and at least 4 years of nuclear experience. You will prepare technical reports, engage with cross-disciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality products. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree and experience with core simulation. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical).
• At least 4 years of relevant nuclear experience.
• Master's degree or Senior Reactor Operator Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead various thermal hydraulic evaluations and analyses.
• Prepare and present complex technical reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

BWR core simulation

Thermal hydraulic analysis

Programming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON)

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline

Tools

TRACG

RELAP

TRACE

GOTHIC

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

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 area 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 technical 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 4 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.

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