Lead Nuclear Engineer - Stability Analysis

GE Vernova is a leader in nuclear energy solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Nuclear Engineer to join their LOCA, Containment & Stability Analysis Team. The role involves performing plant thermal-hydraulic safety analysis and supporting design applications for Boiling Water Reactor plants.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations and analyses in the areas of ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses
• General expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques
• Take responsibility for fuel project activities including reload analyses, methods implementation, power uprates, new fuel introductions, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel issues
• 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
• Prepare, document and present technical data to internal/external customers
• Provide technical mentoring to support team development and knowledge management, including procedure development and adherence
• Develop/deliver training course offerings in support of external commercial requests, as well as for internal audiences for knowledge management, and knowledge capture and transfer
• Lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification
• Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 1 year of experience in T-H Nuclear Plant Safety Analysis
• Hybrid Role: This role requires onsite work 3 days/week at GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; Relocation assistance provided
• 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
• Experience in ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and Reactor Internals Pressure Difference analyses
• M.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering with experience in T/H modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems
• Experience with BWR technology ECCS LOCA and Containment analysis to support applicable regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements
• Experience with BWR/PWR T-H systems codes such as TRACG, RELAP & TRACE
• Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG LOCA)
• Experience with Best Estimate and CSAU applications
• Programming experience such as C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON
• Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others
• Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity
• Work easily and communicate effectively within a team environment
• Seeks simple solutions to complex problems
• Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments
• Clearly and confidently communicates based on deep understanding
• Communicates in an open, candid, clear, and consistent manner
• Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles. Ability to achieve stretch targets

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• 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

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