Thermal Hydraulic Analysis, Principal Engineer

Framatome North America•Lynchburg, VA

1d•$115,000 - $156,000

About The Position

Perform complex engineering assignments involving design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, specification preparation, field-task execution, and resolution of field problems. Independently review engineering work products and analyses, propose work scopes and solutions, and work autonomously on most assignments. Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and organizational, industry, and customer engineering standards. Apply technical methods and judgment to complex or unfamiliar tasks, develop new or adapted products and methods that provide customer value, and understand the impact of work on other organizations. Contribute to special projects and recommend process improvements. The role supports Framatome’s nuclear energy work. It requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (with certain related degrees potentially accepted depending on the position), at least seven years of related experience, advanced engineering knowledge, strong problem-solving and communication skills, leadership characteristics, and proficiency with specialized software and programming tools as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; depending on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology, and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques, and criteria.
Excellent communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
Ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships and collaborate within a team environment.
Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
Leadership characteristics.
Questioning attitude and self-checking practices.
Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated pressurized water reactor (PWR) or boiling water reactor (BWR) thermal-hydraulics analysis experience.
Experience with nuclear industry systems, subchannel codes such as VIPRE or COBRA, or other software-development/method codes.
Familiarity with engineering workstation computers and LINUX operating environments.
Programming or software experience in FORTRAN, C/C++, or PYTHON.
Positive and effective team interaction skills and valuing positive peer relationships.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform complex engineering assignments in design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, specification preparation, field tasks, and field-problem resolution.
Independently review department work products, risk assessments, Apparent Cause Analyses, Root Cause Analyses, and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses.
Propose solutions and work scopes to a supervisor and work autonomously on most assignments.
Ensure compliance with government regulations and applicable organizational, industry, and customer engineering standards.
Select and apply technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment to adapt or modify approaches for tasks not previously performed.
Develop new or adapted products, methods, systems, or models to provide value-added customer solutions.
Understand the impact of work on other internal and external organizations.
Work on special projects as directed.
Suggest and implement process improvements.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options.
Dental and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Long- and short-term disability coverage.
Optional supplemental plans, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and dependent life.
401(k) with employer match.
Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
Lifestyle spending account.
Employer-paid mental health support.
Education reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
Adoption assistance.
Parental leave.
Employee assistance programs.
Annual incentives and performance bonuses may also be included.