Thermal Hydraulics Engineer

Framatome; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Thermal Hydraulics Engineer, where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in the nuclear energy sector. This full-time position in Lynchburg, VA, offers the chance to work on advanced reactor technology and make a significant impact on clean energy initiatives. Collaborate with a dedicated team, apply your engineering skills, and help drive industry innovation. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package while being part of a mission to deliver safe, economical low-carbon energy for a sustainable future.

Benefits

Multiple medical plans

Dental and vision plans

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in thermal hydraulics.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal-hydraulics analyses for nuclear plants.
• Provide technical support and input for proposals.

Skills

Plants systems design and analysis

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Technical specification analysis

Nuclear Industry experience

Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

MathCAD

Python

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in related fields

Tools

ANSYS-Fluent

AFT Fathom

RELAP5

Job description

Thermal Hydraulics Engineer

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DESIGN & ENGINEERING --> ENGINEERING

Lynchburg, VA

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3265-378

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Full-Time/Regular

What You've Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 3 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Plants systems design and analysis, including experience with software such as ANSYS-Fluent, AFT Fathom, RELAP5.
  
  
  
  • Emphasis on experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
  
  
  
  


• Ability to analyze customer's technical specification and apply appropriate product solutions to meet customer's expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner.


• Nuclear Industry experience and/or previous utility plant experience.


• Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.


• Basic analysis tools and programming languages, including MathCAD and Python.

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Thermal Hydraulics Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the IBPE Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit. "IB" leads initiatives such as advanced reactor technology design, development of digital twins, operating fleet equipment modernization, and driving industry innovation through new product development. You will be responsible for thermal-hydraulics analyses for operating plants and advanced reactors / small modular reactors. Your work will include:

• Performing standard engineering work requiring application of established techniques and procedures to carry out tasks.


• Planning / conducting a complete task or portion of a larger product under the direction of more experienced staff.


• Provide technical support for thermal-hydraulics analyses of nuclear plants.


• Provide input to technical proposals and engineering advice as needed.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $83,000 - $113,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy's Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.