Engineer - Thermal-Hydraulic Methods Development
About The Position
The Engineer contributes to company objectives in reactor physics and technology and is intended to develop into a subject matter expert in computational methods development and coding, numerical analysis, and thermal-hydraulics for reactor modeling tools. The role supports software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for the GVH thermal-hydraulics code TRACG. The role is part of the Thermal-Hydraulic Methods (THM) team, which develops, maintains, analyzes, provides technical consultation for, and supports licensing stewardship of engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies for Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs) and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The team also supports customers on reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and instrumentation physics, and contributes to the nuclear and thermal-hydraulic design of new fuel products. The position supports the technical development, qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods used to evaluate steady-state and transient core and fuel performance. Work is carried out within an approved nuclear software quality-assurance framework and in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality standards. The role prepares and presents technical information, supports users through documentation and training, coordinates with team members and leadership on projects, contributes to process improvements, and may support interfaces with regulatory agencies including the NRC and DOE. The preferred location is GE Vernova’s headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina, with hybrid arrangements available, or its Atlanta, Georgia hub. The posting also identifies the position as remote. Relocation assistance is provided. U.S. work authorization is required, and the employer will not sponsor work visas. Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required, and any applicable offer is contingent on obtaining government authorization.
Requirements
- Programming experience with Fortran and Python.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, and at least 2 years of experience in computational or numerical methods or nuclear thermal-hydraulics modeling; alternatively, a master’s degree in one of these fields or a closely related technical discipline.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process skills.
- Detail-oriented and accountable, with personal integrity and a drive for continuous improvement.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Prior experience with thermal-hydraulic methods such as TRAC, GOTHIC, COBRA, or ISCOR.
- Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety-margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations.
- Publication of technical articles and/or patent applications.
- Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately based on the best available information.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- A track record of delivering on commitments, overcoming obstacles, and achieving stretch targets.
- Understanding of the nuclear industry and/or energy industry.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification.
Responsibilities
- Support technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for steady-state and transient nuclear reactor core and fuel performance.
- Work within the approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance for engineering computer programs.
- Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers.
- Communicate with and support internal and external users of the methods through user support, documentation, and training.
- Ensure work meets NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality-assurance standards.
- Contribute to team process improvements that promote speed and simplification.
- Coordinate with team members on engineering and technical issues.
- Assist the team technical leader and functional manager with project planning, status, and execution.
- Support interfaces with regulatory agencies, including the NRC and DOE, as appropriate.
- Support software documentation and validation and customer interfacing for the TRACG thermal-hydraulics code.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions.
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Permissive time off.
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
