Senior Engineer – Nuclear Deterministic Safety Analysis, LOCA, Containment

GE Vernova

. Lead projects involving Anticipated Operational Occurrences, Anticipated Transients without Scram, Reactor Heat Balance, and Thermal Hydraulic Fuel Channel Analyses .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $111,200 - $213,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects involving Anticipated Operational Occurrences, Anticipated Transients without Scram, Reactor Heat Balance, and Thermal Hydraulic Fuel Channel Analyses
Serve as subject-matter expert for BWRX-300 LOCA and containment behavior
Develop, maintain, and apply deterministic safety analysis methods and results
Perform plant thermal-hydraulic evaluations for LOCA, HELB, containment response, PCCS and ICS performance, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses
Develop, document, and apply TRACG-based LOCA mass-and-energy release and fuel acceptance models
Develop GOTHIC-based containment response models for conservative and best-estimate applications
Deliver analyses and products according to customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory guidelines
Create or improve automation and analysis methods
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, regulatory submittals, RAI responses, and technical justifications
Perform technical verification of engineering deliverables
Present complex technical issues and recommend solutions to internal and external customers, regulators, utilities, and partners
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, and civil/structural design teams
Ensure LOCA and containment requirements are reflected in evolving plant designs
Perform work according to regulatory, customer, and quality assurance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Physics or similar) and 8+ years of relevant nuclear experience, including at least 5+ years of demonstrated experience in thermal-hydraulic safety analysis; OR M.S. Degree and 6+ years of relevant nuclear experience, including at least 3+ years in thermal-hydraulic safety analysis; OR Ph.D. and 4+ years of relevant nuclear experience, including at least 1+ year in thermal-hydraulic safety analysis
Direct experience with LOCA and/or containment analysis strongly preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes
Experience with BWR LOCA, containment, ICS/PCCS performance, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses
Extensive knowledge of BWR systems and integrated plant response
Knowledge of nuclear physics, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical design as applied to BWR
Expertise in two-phase thermal-hydraulic analysis techniques
Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements and deterministic safety analysis methodologies
Experience with TRACG, RELAP, and TRACE
Experience with GOTHIC, including multi-volume nodalization and passive heat removal modeling
Experience with Best Estimate methodology development and CSAU applications
Programming experience such as C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON
Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, or Senior Reactor Operator Certification 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
Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation
Fully remote work option