LOCA & Containment Engineer

GE Vernova

. Perform plant thermal-hydraulic safety analysis using two-phase thermal-hydraulic analysis techniques .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $79,400 - $137,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Thermal-Hydraulic Safety Analysis and modeling for nuclear reactor systems, with a strong focus on compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance. Capable of collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical evaluations and customer solutions.

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Thermal Hydraulic AnalysisBWR ExperienceThermal-Hydraulic ModelingProgramming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON)T/H System Codes (TRACG, TRACE, RELAP, RETRAN)

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Hard Skills

Thermal Hydraulic AnalysisThermal-Hydraulic ModelingProgramming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON)T/H System Codes (TRACG, TRACE, RELAP, RETRAN)Technical EvaluationsSafety AnalysisEmergency Core Cooling System AnalysisContainment Response AnalysisHydrodynamic Load AnalysisPressurization Load Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProcess ImprovementPresentation SkillsTeamwork

Industry Keywords

Nuclear EngineeringBWRPWRRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceNew Product IntroductionExport-Controlled InformationMechanical DesignCore DesignSystems Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform plant thermal-hydraulic safety analysis using two-phase thermal-hydraulic analysis techniques
Support reload and design applications for operating and new BWR plants, including ABWR and BWRX plants
Perform technical evaluations and analyses for Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accidents, containment response and impact, hydrodynamic and pressurization loads, and fuel performance
Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers
Ensure work complies with regulatory rules, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
Participate in process improvement, New Product Introduction, team automation, and company initiatives
Collaborate with mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, and other affiliated teams to identify customer solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university
1+ year performing Thermal Hydraulic Analysis
Eligibility to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Experience in thermal-hydraulic modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems (desired)
Experience in a BWR and/or PWR environment (desired)
Experience with T/H system codes such as TRACG, TRACE, RELAP, or RETRAN (desired)
Experience with programming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON) (desired)
Prior Nuclear Engineering internship/co-op experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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