Thermal Hydraulics Engineer– LOCA and Containment

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a contributing member of the LCA team, perform thermal hydraulic safety analyses for BWR plants, including currently operating BWR plants as well as new plants (ABWR and BWRX) operating or planned worldwide. As a Thermal Hydraulics Engineer– LOCA and Containment, you will perform technical evaluations and analyses in the area of Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accidents, containment response and impact, hydrodynamic and pressurization loads, fuel performance, with general expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques. Ensure work is in compliance with NRC regulated policies and procedures, as well as Quality Assurance standards. Participate in Company initiatives, including process improvement and New Product Introduction opportunities. Participate in team process improvement/ automation initiatives. Perform in cross-disciplinary settings, engaged with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (nuclear, chemical or similar) from an accredited college or university
Eligibility for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Decisiveness and the ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information
Anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met; measures processes and performance through the customer's eyes
Team Player, building connections with the team through personal involvement and trust
Seek simple solutions to complex problems
Takes responsibility for the highest degree of integrity in decisions, actions, and results
Communicates in an open, candid, clear and consistent manner
Detail oriented, able to prioritize work, and accountable for completion of work and assignments
"Can do" attitude, ability to find better ways to complete activities, open to change, and responsive to other’s technical viewpoints

Nice To Haves

Experience in thermal hydraulic modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems
Progress toward completion of Engineering Master’s degree
M.S. in engineering discipline from an accredited college or university with experience in thermal hydraulic modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems
Experience with BWRs
Experience with 10 CFR 50.46 regulations
Experience with best estimate and CSAU applications
Experience with T/H systems codes such as TRACG, TRACE, RELAP, or RETRAN
Experience with programming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON)

Responsibilities

Perform technical evaluations and analyses in the area of Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accidents, containment response and impact, hydrodynamic and pressurization loads, fuel performance, with general expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques
Ensure work is in compliance with NRC regulated policies and procedures, as well as Quality Assurance standards.
Participate in Company initiatives, including process improvement and New Product Introduction opportunities
Participate in team process improvement/ automation initiatives
Perform in cross-disciplinary settings, engaged with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions

Benefits

Relocation assistance provided
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
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