Lead Engineer – LOCA & Containment

GE Vernova

. Perform plant thermal-hydraulic evaluations and analyses covering ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,600 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Thermal Hydraulic Nuclear Plant Safety Analysis, including ECCS LOCA, Containment, and Fire Safe Shutdown evaluations. Proficient in T-H modeling and reactor licensing requirements, with strong communication and mentoring abilities in cross-disciplinary environments.

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Thermal Hydraulic Nuclear Plant Safety AnalysisBWR/PWR ExperienceT-H ModelingECCS / LOCA AnalysisProgramming in C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON

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Hard Skills

Thermal Hydraulic AnalysisECCS LOCA EvaluationContainment AnalysisFire Safe Shutdown AnalysisT-H ModelingReactor Licensing KnowledgeT-H Systems Codes (TRACG, TRACE, RELAP)Fluid Flow DesignPump DesignPressure Vessel Design

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationTechnical MentoringTraining DevelopmentProcess Improvement Leadership

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Engineering10 CFR 50.46 RegulationsBWR PlantsABWRBWRXRegulatory ComplianceQuality Assurance StandardsExport-Controlled Information

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform plant thermal-hydraulic evaluations and analyses covering ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses
Support reload and design applications for operating and new BWR plants, including ABWR and BWRX plants
Take responsibility for fuel project activities, including reload analyses, methods implementation, power uprates, new fuel introductions, and emergent fuel issue support
Work in cross-disciplinary settings with mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, and affiliated teams
Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers
Provide technical mentoring and support procedure development, adherence, knowledge management, capture, and transfer
Develop and deliver training courses for external commercial requests and internal audiences
Lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification
Ensure work meets regulatory rules, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3 years of experience in Thermal Hydraulic Nuclear Plant Safety Analysis
Eligibility to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Experience with BWRs or PWRs, or comparable portable industry experience in piping networks, fluid flow, pump design, pressure vessels, or thermal-hydraulic design
Experience with T-H modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems preferred with Ph.D. and/or M.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering
Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements
Experience in ECCS / LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, or Reactor Internals Pressure Difference analyses
Experience with T-H systems codes such as TRACG, TRACE, and RELAP
Knowledge of / experience with 10 CFR 50.46 regulations
Experience with programming in C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON
Ability to work and communicate effectively within a team environment
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 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
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation assistance