GE Vernova Nuclear LOCA & Containment Engineer

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

1d•$69,600 - $120,200

About The Position

As a contributing member of the LOCA and Containment Team, the engineer performs plant thermal-hydraulic safety analyses using two-phase thermal-hydraulic analysis techniques. The role supports reload and design applications for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants, including operating plants and new plants such as ABWR and BWRX, worldwide. The position performs technical evaluations and analyses related to Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accidents, containment response and impact, hydrodynamic and pressurization loads, and fuel performance. The engineer prepares, documents, and presents technical data, ensures work meets regulatory, customer, and business quality requirements, and participates in process improvement and New Product Introduction initiatives. The role involves cross-disciplinary work with teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, and other affiliated organizations. The preferred work location is GE Vernova Headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; where applicable, an offer depends on obtaining U.S. Government authorization. Relocation assistance is provided. The stated U.S. pay range is $69,600 to $120,200, subject to geographic differentials and factors such as experience, education, and skills. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline such as Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline, from an accredited college or university.
General knowledge of two-phase thermal-hydraulic analysis techniques.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Where applicable, must be able to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in thermal-hydraulic modeling applied to nuclear reactor systems.
Experience in a BWR and/or PWR environment.
Experience with thermal-hydraulic system codes such as TRACG, TRACE, RELAP, or RETRAN.
Programming experience in C#, FORTRAN, or Python.
Team-oriented approach, building connections through personal involvement and trust.
Ability to seek simple solutions to complex problems.
Open, candid, clear, and consistent communication.
Detail orientation, ability to prioritize work, and accountability for completing work and assignments.
Prior Nuclear Engineering internship or co-op experience.

Responsibilities

Perform technical evaluations and analyses involving Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accidents, containment response and impact, hydrodynamic and pressurization loads, and fuel performance.
Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers.
Ensure work is performed to high-quality standards and in accordance with regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.
Participate in company initiatives, including process improvement and New Product Introduction opportunities.
Participate in team process improvement and automation initiatives.
Work across disciplines with mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, and other affiliated organizations to identify optimum customer solutions.
Support reload and design applications for operating and planned BWR plants, including ABWR and BWRX.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based 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.
Relocation assistance.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.