Lead Engineer, Thermal Hydraulic Analyses

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

1d • Remote

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. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

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
• Relocation Assistance Provided

What This Job Offers

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