Technical Leader - LOCA& Containment
Today• Wilmington, NC
Job Description Summary
This position focuses on advancing nuclear safety through complex thermal-hydraulic evaluations that support both operating and next-generation BWR plants worldwide. In this role, you will lead a variety of projects performing applicable analyses within the nuclear and safety analysis engineering functions. Specifically, technical evaluations and analyses for ECCS LOCA performance, containment response, and hydraulic loads assessments in BWR plants, including currently operating BWRs as well as new plants (BWRX) operating or planned worldwide.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Responsible for Technical Leadership on a production oriented engineering analysis team for all aspects of the engineering design process, including proposal development, budgetary estimates, schedule/resource planning, design performance & release for customer delivery.
- Provide Technical Leadership in the areas of Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accidents, Containment Response, Hydrodynamic and Pressurization Loads, Fuel Performance, with general expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques.
- Deliver fuel projects including reload evaluation, TRACG-LOCA implementation, new fuel introduction, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel/plant 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.
- Provide technical mentoring to support LOCA and Containment Analysis staff 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 capture and transfer.
- Provide interface for Regulatory activities as it relates to sustaining Design Certification Documents, 10 CFR 50.46 reporting, and related Licensing support to GE-Hitachi, GE Affiliates and Licensees.
- Identify and manage technical risk and assist in developing workable plans for engineering deliverables. Manage project work schedules and priorities.
- Perform technical evaluations of work performed.
- Ensure work is in compliance with NRC regulated policies and procedures, as well as Quality Assurance standards.
- Interface with internal and external customers on technical issues
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Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university.
- Background in power plant or process plant thermal hydraulics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Nuclear Industry in BWR or PWR safety analysis
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and Reactor Internals Pressure Difference analyses
- Previous technical leadership experience or ownership in key technical areas
- M.S. Degree or Ph.D. in Engineering Discipline with experience in thermal hydraulic modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems
- Extensive experience with BWRs, ABWR and ESBWR technology
- Experience in BWR ECCS LOCA analysis to support applicable regulatory requirements
- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
- Experience with T/H systems codes such as TRACG, TRACE, RELAP, or RETRAN
- Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG LOCA /Containment)
- Experience with Best Estimate and CSAU applications
- Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements; Experience with 10 CFR 50.46
- Experience with programming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON)
- Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others
- Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information
- Team Player, building connections with the team through personal involvement and trust
- Seek simple solutions to complex problems
- Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments
- Clearly and confidently communicates based on deep understanding
- Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles. Ability to achieve stretch targets
- Strong external focus; demonstrated understanding of nuclear and/or energy industry
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 $111,200.00 and $213,200.00. 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 December 05, 2025.
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.
Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC
Job ID: GE_power-1473144062
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-06T18:38:33
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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