GE Vernova

Lead Engineer, Thermal Hydraulic Analyses

GE Vernova

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: North CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $98,400 - $188,600 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Lead the technical development, accuracy, and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, and maintenance of analytical methods for evaluating steady-state and transient core/fuel performance.
  • Develop single-phase and two-phase thermal-hydraulic test plans, interface with test personnel related to all testing activities, perform associated data analysis, and develop empirical correlations or mechanistic models.
  • Work with nuclear and mechanical engineering teams in the development of new fuel products / software in the area of thermal hydraulics.
  • Work within a regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance for engineering programs.
  • Prepare, document, and present technical data to both internal and external customers.
  • Enhance team processes to drive efficiency and simplification.
  • Communicate effectively with method users through support, documentation, and training.
  • Ensure high-quality work in compliance with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality standards.
  • Foster a team culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
  • Collaborate with team members globally across various time zones.
  • Interface with regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computational methods or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis or substantial coursework with thermal-hydraulics and two-phase flow
  • 5 years of experience in a regulated nuclear engineering environment, with a specific focus on thermal-hydraulic codes, two-phase flow analysis, or reactor safety methodologies
  • Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience in thermal hydraulics (preferred)
  • Understanding on experimental and analytic aspects of two-phase flow fundamentals and phenomena during BWR and PWR steady-state operations, transients, and accidents
  • Experimental background in two-phase flow
  • Experience with thermal-hydraulic methods such as TRAC, TRACG, COBRAG, PANAC, RELAP, and ISCOR
  • Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using tools like ANSYS-Fluent
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and Fortran
  • Familiarity with nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, and related federal regulations
  • Publication of technical articles or patents
  • Demonstrated decision-making skills with speed and accuracy
  • Strong organizational skills and a track record of achieving goals and overcoming challenges
  • Extensive understanding of the nuclear and/or energy industry
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification
Benefits
  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
thermal-hydraulicstwo-phase flow analysisreactor safety methodologiesexperimental two-phase flowthermal-hydraulic methodscomputational fluid dynamicsprogramming languagesdata analysisempirical correlationsmechanistic models
Soft Skills
decision-makingorganizational skillsteamworkintegritytransparencyaccountabilitycommunicationefficiency enhancementtrainingdocumentation
Certifications
Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt