Senior Transient Analysis Engineer

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

6d • Remote

About The Position

This Senior Transient Analysis Engineer position will make immediate contributions to the team responsible for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) transient analyses. The individual will work within an energetic team environment to perform thermal-hydraulic and plant transient analyses to support a variety of applications including BWR reload analysis, power uprate and new power plant analyses. The position offers limitless opportunity to contribute to the fundamental bases of nuclear power plant operations and safety analysis by applying state-of-the-art thermal hydraulics methods to satisfy licensing requirements and solve real day to day plant problems. GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or similar).
• At least 8 years of relevant nuclear experience
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering; or Senior Reactor Operator Certification
• Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes.
• Extensive knowledge of BWR Systems and integrated plant response
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamental principles of nuclear engineering such as nuclear physics, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical design, as applied to BWR
• Experience with standard engineering work planning and design process techniques
• Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment and determination
• Detail-oriented and accountable for results
• Communicate with credibility and confidence
• Display a strong drive for continuous improvement
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of projects including technical evaluations and analyses in the area of Anticipated Operational Occurrences, Anticipated Transients without Scram, Reactor Heat Balance, and Thermal Hydraulic Fuel Channel Analyses
• Deliver products at a consistently high and sustainable level in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills will be required to interface with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Have direct customer-facing opportunities through training, deliverables, and collaboration.
• Utilize unique opportunities to create and/or improve cutting-edge automation and methods
• Work effectively and make positive contributions in a dynamic team environment
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations
• Perform technical verification of engineering technical deliverables
• Provide engineering expertise, guidance, and technical mentoring
• Prepare, communicate, and present complex technical issues to internal and external customers and recommend solutions
• Implement continual improvement of transient analysis work processes
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level