Lead Engineer – LOCA, Containment

GE Vernova

. Perform plant thermal-hydraulic evaluations and analyses for 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 and Containment evaluations, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Capable of leading fuel project activities and developing training courses to enhance team knowledge and efficiency.

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Thermal Hydraulic Nuclear Plant Safety AnalysisECCS/LOCA EvaluationsBWR/PWR ExperienceT-H Systems Codes (TRACG, TRACE, RELAP)Nuclear Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Thermal Hydraulic AnalysisECCS LOCA AnalysisContainment AnalysisFire Safe Shutdown AnalysisAnnulus Pressurization LoadsT-H ModelingC# ProgrammingFORTRAN ProgrammingPYTHON ProgrammingReactor Licensing Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationTechnical MentoringProcess Improvement Leadership

Industry Keywords

Nuclear EngineeringBWR PlantsPWR PlantsRegulatory ComplianceQuality Assurance StandardsFluid Flow DesignPressure Vessel Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform plant thermal-hydraulic evaluations and analyses for 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
Lead fuel project activities including reload analyses, methods implementation, power uprates, new fuel introductions, and emergent fuel issue support
Collaborate with mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, and affiliated organizations to develop customer solutions
Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers
Provide technical mentoring, procedure development, adherence, and knowledge management support
Develop and deliver training courses for external commercial requests and internal knowledge management
Lead team process improvements focused on speed and simplification
Ensure work complies with regulatory requirements, 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
Ability 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
Ph.D. and/or M.S. Degree in Nuclear Engineering with experience in T-H modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems
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 10 CFR 50.46 regulations
Experience with 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

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access with 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
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