Lead Engineer, Transient Analyses

Lead Transient Analysis Engineer

This Lead Transient Analysis Engineer position will make immediate contributions to the team responsible for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) transient analyses, while being technically mentored by a team of high performing engineers. 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 learn 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. Additionally, this position has direct customer-facing opportunities through training, deliverables, and collaboration. The transient analysis team offers unique opportunities to create and/or improve cutting-edge automation and methods. The individual will lead a variety of projects including technical evaluations and analyses in the area of plant transients, thermal hydraulics, Anticipated Transients without Scram, Heat Balances and thermal hydraulic fuel channel analyses. This individual will deliver products at a consistently high and sustainable level in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.

Essential 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

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or similar).
• At least 7 years of relevant nuclear experience

Eligibility Requirements

• 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.
• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but qualified remote candidates will be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Reactor Engineering Experience
• Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes.
• Background in power plant or process plant thermal hydraulics.
• Possess fundamental knowledge of BWR Systems and integrated plant response.
• 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 humility.
• Display a strong drive for continuous improvement.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.