Senior Engineer - Containment Analysis (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Lensa; Wilmington (NC); Remote; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Containment Analysis. This role involves performing thermal-hydraulic safety analysis for Boiling Water Reactor plants. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position is remote eligible, with a focus on high-quality work in compliance with regulatory standards. The company offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in BWR Nuclear plant T-H Safety Analysis.
• Experience with T-H systems codes such as TRACG, TRACE, and RELAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal-hydraulic technical evaluations and analyses.
• Deliver fuel projects including reload analyses and safety analysis support.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal/external customers.

Skills

Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis

Computer Simulations

Programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

C#

FORTRAN

PYTHON

Job description

Senior Engineer - Containment Analysis (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Senior Engineer - Containment Analysis (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

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Job Description Summary

As a contributing member of the LOCA, Containment & Stability Analysis Team, you will perform thermal-hydraulic safety analysis for Containment Response, Hydraulic Loads assessments, and ECCS LOCA performance for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants, including currently operating BWR plants as well as new plants (BWRX) operating or planned worldwide.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform plant thermal-hydraulic technical evaluations and analyses in the areas of Containment Response and Impact, Hydrodynamic and Pressurization Loads, and ECCS LOCA performance, with demonstrated expertise in two-phase flow and heat transfer analysis techniques.
• The analysis techniques involve computer simulations and expand into computational programming skills and understanding statistics.
• Deliver fuel projects including reload analyses, ECCS LOCA and Containment methods implementation, power uprates, new fuel introduction, and safety analysis support for emergent 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.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate activities with internal and external project managers, technical personnel, and customers on technical issues.
• Prepare, document and present technical data to internal/external customers.
• Provide technical mentoring to support ECCS LOCA and Containment 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 capture and transfer.
• Contribute to 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 5 years of experience in BWR Nuclear plant T-H Safety Analysis and Methods.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
• 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 with BWRs or PWRs; or comparable, portable industry experience in piping networks, fluid flow, pump design, pressure vessels, thermal-hydraulic design to support applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ph.D. and/or M.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering with experience in T-H modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems.
• Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements.
• Experience in ECCS / LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads or Reactor Internals Pressure Difference analyses.
• Experience with T-H systems codes such as TRACG, TRACE, and RELAP.
• Knowledge of nuclear reactor licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of / experience with 10 CFR 50.46 regulations.
• Experience with best estimate and CSAU applications.
• Experience with programming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON).
• Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments.
• Clearly and confidently communicates based on deep understanding.
• 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.
• Communicates in an open, candid, clear, and consistent manner.
• Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles. Ability to achieve stretch targets.
  
  

The base pay range for this position is $112K - $150K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 3/25/25.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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

• This is a remote position
  
  

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

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.

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