Thermal Hydraulic Analysis, Principal Engineer

Framatome North America; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle spending account

Employer paid mental health support

Education reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Framatome North America in Lynchburg, VA seeks an experienced engineer to advance advanced nuclear technologies. You will perform complex design, development, analysis, testing and field tasks while ensuring compliance with government and industry standards.

The role requires at least 7 years of related experience, a bachelor’s in engineering, and proficiency with VIPRE/COBRA or similar tools, plus programming in FORTRAN/C/C++/Python and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; other related degrees may be accepted.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Excellent communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to grow network and work collaboratively within a team.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays leadership characteristics.
• Proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering assignments in design, development, analysis, testing and specifications.
• Review department work products and risk analyses.
• Propose solutions and work autonomously on tasks.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Apply techniques and criteria using sound judgement for complex tasks.
• Develop new or adapted products, methods or systems for value to customers.
• Understand impact of work on other organizations internal and external.
• Work on special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Thermal-hydraulics analysis

Nuclear codes knowledge

Linux environments

Fortran/C/C++/Python

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

VIPRE

COBRA

Linux workstations

Job description

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

• Perform a variety of more complex engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems.
• Perform independent review of department work products, risk assessments, Apparent Cause Analyses, Root Cause Analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis etc.
• Propose solutions and work scope to supervisor, works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
• Independently evaluate, select and apply a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making more complex adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
• Develop new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers.
• Understand impact of work on other organizations internally and externally.
• Work on special projects, as directed.
• Provide suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience in pressurized water reactor (PWR) or boiling water reactor (BWR) thermal-hydraulics analysis experience.
• You have experience with nuclear industry systems, subchannel codes (e.g. VIPRE or COBRA), or other software-development/method codes.
• Familiarity with engineering workstation computers and within LINUX operating environments.
• Programming/software capabilities and experience in FORTRAN, C/C++, or PYTHON.
• Display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Excellent communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Grows developed network and maintains good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $115,000 - $156,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A ).