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Thermal Hydraulics Engineer- LOCA and Containment

$69.6k - $120.2k

GE Vernova, Inc.

Job Description Summary
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.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :
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
Qualifications/Requirements :
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (nuclear, chemical or similar) from an accredited college or university
Eligibility Requirements:
  • 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.
Desired Characteristics :
  • Experience in thermal hydraulic modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems
  • Progress toward completion of Engineering Master's degree
  • Edison Engineering Program
  • 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)
  • 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

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.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $69,600.00 and $120,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 12, 2026.

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.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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