Senior Engineer – Thermal Mechanical Analysis

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing coupled heat transfer and finite element mechanical analyses for fuel rod pellet and cladding. It requires collaboration with fuel mechanical design experts, material scientists, nuclear/thermal-hydraulic analysis engineers to ensure product performs within licensed and GNF performance expectations. Establish thermal mechanical operating limits for new and existing fuel product lines. Assist in the evaluation of fuel behavior for generic and plant specific transient analyses. Support the fuel operations and address the customer issues related to fuel pellets and cladding. Interpret operational and test data and use the data to drive improvements in modeling and methodologies. Maintain and develop the fuel performance code. Provide well written, well organized documented engineering analyses to assure design adequacy. Maintain and develop technical design procedures associated with fuel rod design/analysis activities. Provide support in addressing nuclear industry needs and trends. Present to internal/external customers and nuclear regulators on fuel performance. Assist and provide support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status and execute projects. Perform work with high quality in accordance with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards. Effectively communicate and collaborate activities with other team members on technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a technology or engineering role
• Minimum 4 years of experience in thermal-mechanical or nuclear fuel analysis
• Eligibility to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments.
• Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment.
• A self-starter willing to take initiatives.
• Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information.
• Strong customer focus and clear understanding of nuclear industries.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Prior nuclear Industry knowledge / experience
• Prior experience with writing submittals to the NRC
• Proven track record of problem-solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation
• Experience with Python and FORTRAN

Responsibilities

• Performing coupled heat transfer and finite element mechanical analyses for fuel rod pellet and cladding.
• Collaborating with fuel mechanical design experts, material scientists, and nuclear/thermal-hydraulic analysis engineers.
• Establishing thermal mechanical operating limits for new and existing fuel product lines.
• Evaluating fuel behavior for generic and plant specific transient analyses.
• Supporting fuel operations and addressing customer issues related to fuel pellets and cladding.
• Interpreting operational and test data to drive improvements in modeling and methodologies.
• Maintaining and developing the fuel performance code.
• Providing well-written, well-organized, and documented engineering analyses.
• Maintaining and developing technical design procedures associated with fuel rod design/analysis activities.
• Providing support in addressing nuclear industry needs and trends.
• Presenting to internal/external customers and nuclear regulators on fuel performance.
• Assisting and providing support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status, and execute projects.
• Performing work with high quality in accordance with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.
• Effectively communicating and collaborating with other team members on technical issues.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• 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