Lead Engineer - Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

This role contributes to the company's objectives in the fields of reactor nuclear thermal-hydraulic analysis and methods. It is designed for a motivated engineer eager to develop expertise in core and plant thermal-hydraulic analysis, methods development, or thermal-hydraulic testing. The position involves integrating and developing thermal-hydraulic technologies, application methodologies, and supporting processes that meet business needs across the organization. You will be part of the Thermal & Fluids Analysis team, which is responsible for the development, maintenance, and technical consultation of thermal-hydraulic engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies related to Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR), and advanced/fast reactors and their fuel systems. The team plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of analytical tools and methods that support reactor performance and safety evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline with 5 years of cumulative, relevant experience.
• OR Master's degree from an accredited university or college in computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline with 2 years of cumulative, relevant experience.
• OR Ph.D. degree from an accredited university or college in computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with thermal-hydraulic methods (TRACG, COBRAG, ISCOR, etc.)
• Prior experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using ANSYS-Fluent or similar.
• Experience with software Commercial Grade Dedication in accordance with NQA-1.
• Programming experience with Fortran, C#, and Python.
• Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations.
• Clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry and/or energy industry
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information.
• Great organizational skills and a track record of achieving goals and overcoming challenges.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification

Responsibilities

• Contribute to fuel design optimization, testing, verification, and regulatory licensing for nuclear reactor performance evaluation.
• Advance thermal-hydraulic technologies through testing for system efficiency and safety.
• Use CFD for modeling reactor system thermal hydraulics.
• Develop programs to support thermal-hydraulic analyses and simulations.
• Provide technical support for reactor system assessments, including MCO, leakage, and hydrodynamic analyses.
• Ensure compliance with NRC regulations and nuclear quality standards.
• Collaborate with international teams across various time zones.
• Maintain integrity and accountability with attention to detail.
• Work effectively in teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Pursue continuous improvement with a positive attitude.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• 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
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree