Lead Engineer – Stability Analysis (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

1d•$85,600 - $164,000•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, Power Range Neutron Monitor (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
Minimum of 3 years of experience in plant T-H Stability Safety Analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in BWR Plant T-H Stability analyses & methods, including 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
Experience with Best Estimate and CSAU applications
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.

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.
Perform fuel project tasks including reload analyses, Stability methods implementation, new fuel design and introduction, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel issues.
Perform in cross-disciplinary settings, engage with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions.
Prepare, document and present technical data to internal/external customers.
Provide technical mentoring to support team development and knowledge management, including procedure development and adherence.
Develop/deliver training course offerings in support of external commercial requests, as well as for internal audiences for knowledge management, and knowledge capture and transfer.
Lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification.
Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.

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