Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Deterministic Safety Analysis Engineer to contribute to the team responsible for BWRX-300 deterministic safety analyses. The role involves performing thermal-hydraulic and plant transient analyses, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality deliverables in accordance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead a variety of projects including technical evaluations and analyses in the area of Anticipated Operational Occurrences, Anticipated Transients without Scram, Reactor Heat Balance, and Thermal Hydraulic Fuel Channel Analyses
- Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations and analyses in the areas of Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses
- Perform plant thermal hydraulic evaluations and analyses in the areas of BWR stability
- Deliver products at a consistently high and sustainable level in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines
- Utilize unique opportunities to create and/or improve cutting-edge automation and methods
- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations
- Perform technical verification of engineering technical deliverables
- Prepare, communicate, and present complex technical issues to internal and external customers and recommend solutions
- Perform in cross-disciplinary settings, engaged with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions
- Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
Skills
- B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or similar)
- At least 8 years of relevant nuclear experience
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering; or Senior Reactor Operator Certification
- Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes
- Experience with BWR Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses
- Extensive knowledge of BWR Systems and integrated plant response
- Extensive knowledge of the fundamental principles of nuclear engineering such as nuclear physics, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical design, as applied to BWR
- Expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques
- Experience with standard engineering work planning and design process techniques
- Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements
- Experience with BWR/PWR T-H systems codes such as TRACG, RELAP & TRACE
- Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG)
- Experience with Containment codes such as GOTHIC
- Experience with Best Estimate and CSAU applications
- Programming experience such as C#, FORTRAN, or PYTHON
- Acts with honesty and integrity, takes ownership of their work, and communicates with confidence and clarity
- Highly motivated and committed to delivering quality results, always looking for ways to improve
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 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, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
Company Overview
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.gevernova.com.