Lead Engineer - Thermal-Hydraulic Methods Development
About The Position
This role 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 position is part of the Thermal-Hydraulic Methods (THM) team, which develops, maintains, analyzes, provides technical consultation for, and stewards the licensing of engineering codes, correlations, and methodologies for Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs) and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The team also supports customers with emergent questions in reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and instrumentation physics, and contributes to the nuclear and thermal-hydraulic design of new fuel products. The preferred locations are GVH Nuclear headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina, with hybrid arrangements available, or the Atlanta, Georgia hub. The posting also identifies the position as remote. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, and any applicable offer depends on obtaining government authorization. Relocation assistance is provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, and at least 5 years of experience in nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross-section generation; or
- Master’s degree in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, and at least 3 years of experience in nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross-section generation; or
- Ph.D. in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, with a thesis in thermal-hydraulic methods, thermal-hydraulic correlation development, or two-phase flow, and at least 1 year of experience in one of those areas.
- Programming experience with Fortran and Python.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor work visas for this vacancy.
- 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 for results.
- Honest and straightforward, with a high level of personal integrity.
- Strong drive for continuous improvement and an engaging, can-do, optimistic attitude.
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.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- A track record of delivering on commitments, overcoming obstacles, and achieving stretch targets.
- Strong external focus and clear understanding of the nuclear and/or energy industry.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification.
Responsibilities
- Support the technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for evaluating steady-state and transient core and fuel performance of nuclear reactors.
- Work within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance for engineering computer programs.
- Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers.
- Contribute to team process improvements to drive speed and simplification.
- Support, document, and train internal and external users of the methods.
- Ensure work meets NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.
- Coordinate and communicate with team members on engineering and technical issues.
- Assist the team technical leader and functional manager with planning, status reporting, and project execution.
- Support interfaces with regulatory agencies, including the NRC and DOE, as appropriate.
- Support software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for the TRACG thermal-hydraulics code.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
- Professional development and competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
