Radiological Shielding Engineer

GE Vernova•Union City, CA

1d•$127,900 - $245,100

About The Position

The Senior Radiological Engineer - Shielding & Reactivity Control contributes to the Shielding & Reactivity Control team by performing, verifying, and mentoring engineering work in radiation and dose assessment, including shielding and criticality; fluence; reactivity control and reactivity insertion analysis; control rod blade design; spent fuel pool criticality; and transport package design and analysis. The role performs technical evaluations and provides engineering support while coordinating with internal and external project managers, technical personnel, and customers. It maintains quality and safety standards while meeting project schedule and cost objectives, and prepares, documents, and presents technical information to customers. The engineer also contributes to process improvements, ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards, and mentors early-career engineers. The position calls for sound judgment in addressing complex engineering challenges, evaluating information, consulting stakeholders, and developing recommendations beyond established parameters. The engineer stays informed about industry trends, may lead low-complexity functional teams or projects, and communicates technical concepts in ways that can influence others. Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required; where applicable, an offer is contingent on obtaining U.S. Government authorization for that access. GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Relocation assistance is provided. For U.S.-based candidates, the stated salary range is $127,900 to $245,100, subject to geographic differentials and factors such as experience, education, and skills. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; a nurse-based health resource and Employee Assistance Program; retirement savings and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, or a closely related science discipline from an accredited college or university.
At least 8 years of experience in coupled neutron/gamma shielding design for nuclear power plants, including designing penetrations in shielding walls.
At least 8 years of experience using MCNP for shielding analysis, including variance reduction techniques for large-scale deep-penetration shielding problems.
At least 8 years of experience in nuclear radiological analysis, radiation shielding, nuclear safety analysis and methods, or nuclear fuel, core, or plant design.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
If applicable, ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
12 or more years of experience in nuclear radiological analysis, nuclear safety analysis, coupled neutron/gamma shielding design for nuclear power plants, and MCNP shielding analysis.
12 or more years of experience in methods and application of computational neutral particle radiation transport theory.
Experience with BWR technology.
Knowledge of plant operational support.
Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements.
Experience with a BWR simulator and a three-dimensional neutron kinetics code such as PANAC or PARCS.
Experience in reactivity control analyses, including reactivity insertion accidents, rod withdrawal errors, and control rod drop accidents.
Experience with MCNP, SCALE, KENO, ORIGN, and/or coupled Monte Carlo/deterministic radiation transport methods.
Object-oriented programming experience, such as Java, C#, or C++.
High energy and ability to energize others; honesty, straightforwardness, and personal integrity; ability to work and communicate effectively in a team; commitment and determination; attention to detail and accountability; strong organizational skills; drive for continuous improvement; an engaging, optimistic, can-do attitude; strong oral and written communication; and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Perform technical evaluations and provide technical support for shielding design and analysis, fluence analysis, criticality assessments, and control rod blade design.
Coordinate and communicate engineering and technical issues with internal and external project managers, technical personnel, and customers.
Maintain high standards of quality and safety while meeting project schedule and cost objectives.
Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers.
Contribute to team process improvements that increase speed and simplify work.
Ensure work meets NRC, CNSC, or other applicable regulatory requirements, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.
Mentor and guide early-career engineers in shielding design and analysis.
Interpret business challenges and recommend practices to improve products, processes, or services.
Stay informed about industry trends relevant to the work.
Use judgment to assess information, ask stakeholders pertinent questions, and develop recommendations for complex or unfamiliar problems.
May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, or complexity.
Communicate difficult concepts and influence or guide others' perspectives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 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.