Lead Engineer, Thermal Hydraulic Analyses

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee the technical development, precision, and qualification of uncertainty, testing, verification, and maintenance of analytical methods for assessing both steady-state and transient core/fuel performance.

• Create single-phase and two-phase thermal-hydraulic testing plans, liaise with testing personnel regarding all related activities, carry out data analysis, and develop empirical correlations or mechanistic models.

• Collaborate with nuclear and mechanical engineering teams in the creation of new fuel products and software focused on thermal hydraulics.

• Operate within a regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance in engineering programs.

• Prepare, document, and deliver technical data presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Improve team processes to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.

• Effectively communicate with method users through support, documentation, and training initiatives.

• Ensure high-quality outputs that comply with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality standards.

• Cultivate a team culture based on teamwork, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

• Collaborate with global team members across various time zones.

• Engage with regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computational methods, or a closely related technical discipline, including a thesis or significant coursework in thermal-hydraulics and two-phase flow.

• 5 years of experience in a regulated nuclear engineering setting, particularly in thermal-hydraulic codes, two-phase flow analysis, or reactor safety methodologies.

• Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience in thermal hydraulics (preferred).

• Knowledge of experimental and analytical elements of two-phase flow fundamentals and phenomena during BWR and PWR steady-state operations, transients, and accidents.

• Experimental experience in two-phase flow.

• Familiarity with thermal-hydraulic methods such as TRAC, TRACG, COBRAG, PANAC, RELAP, and ISCOR.

• Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) utilizing tools like ANSYS-Fluent.

• Proficient in programming languages including Python, MATLAB, and Fortran.

• Understanding of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, and pertinent federal regulations.

• Publication of technical articles or patents (preferred).

• Proven decision-making capabilities with speed and accuracy.

• Strong organizational skills with a history of achieving objectives and overcoming challenges.

• Comprehensive understanding of the nuclear and/or energy sector.

• 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, offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings option with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off.