Engineer, Thermal Hydraulic Stability Analyses

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a contributing member of the LOCA, Containment & Stability Analysis Team, you will perform safety analysis for plant thermal-hydraulic stability, plant noise, PRNM stability interface, and other analyses supporting reload applications for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants, including currently operating BWR plants as well as new plants (BWRX, Natrium) operating or planned worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in BWR plant thermal hydraulic stability safety analysis & methods
• Experience in Stability analyses, plant noise analyses, PRNM stability interface, stability setpoints methodology, and frequency and time domain methodologies
• M.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering with experience in T/H modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems
• Experience with BWR technology and BWR Stability analysis to support applicable regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of plant operational support in the Stability area
• Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements
• Experience with BWR simulator and use of 3-D neutron kinetics (e.g., PANAC)
• Experience with BWR/PWR T/H systems codes such as TRACG, RELAP, & TRACE
• Programming experience such as C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON
• 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
• Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments
• Clearly and confidently communicates based on deep understanding
• 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant thermal-hydraulic stability analyses, plant noise analyses, PRNM stability interface, and other safety analyses with general expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques.
• Support fuel projects including reload analyses, methods implementation, new fuel introductions, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel issues.
• Prepare, document and present technical data to internal/external customers.
• Contribute to team process improvements to drive speed and simplification.
• Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs
• GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level