Job Description Summary
This role contributes to the company's objectives in the fields of reactor nuclear thermal-hydraulic analysis and methods. It is designed for a motivated engineer This role contributes to GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy's (GVH) objectives in the fields of reactor nuclear thermal-hydraulic analysis and methods. It is designed for a motivated engineer eager to develop expertise in core and plant thermal-hydraulic analysis, methods development, or thermal-hydraulic testing. The position involves integrating and developing thermal-hydraulic technologies, application methodologies, and supporting processes that meet business needs across the organization.
You will be part of the Thermal & Fluids Analysis team, which is responsible for the development, maintenance, and technical consultation of thermal-hydraulic engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies related to Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR), and advanced/fast reactors and their fuel systems. The team plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of analytical tools and methods that support reactor performance and safety evaluations
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Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Contribute to fuel design optimization, testing, verification, and regulatory licensing for nuclear reactor performance evaluation.
- Advance thermal-hydraulic technologies through testing for system efficiency and safety.
- Use CFD for modeling reactor system thermal hydraulics.
- Develop programs to support thermal-hydraulic analyses and simulations.
- Provide technical support for reactor system assessments, including MCO, leakage, and hydrodynamic analyses.
- Ensure compliance with NRC regulations and nuclear quality standards.
- Collaborate with international teams across various time zones.
- Maintain integrity and accountability with attention to detail.
- Work effectively in teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Pursue continuous improvement with a positive attitude.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in an engineering discipline (nuclear preferred), physics, mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline
- Minimum of two (2) years of cumulative, relevant engineering experience
Eligibility Requirements
- The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
- Ability and willingness to travel with less than 10% travel (domestic or international)
- 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:
- Master's degree in computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Prior experience with thermal-hydraulic methods (TRACG, COBRAG, ISCOR, etc.)
- Prior experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using ANSYS-Fluent or similar.
- Experience with software Commercial Grade Dedication in accordance with NQA-1.
- Programming experience with Fortran, C#, and Python.
- Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations.
- Clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry and/or energy industry
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information.
- Great organizational skills and a track record of achieving goals and overcoming challenges.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification
The base pay range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Friday July 11th
The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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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
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Application Deadline: July 12, 2025