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GE Vernova · 4 months ago

Lead Professional Engineer– Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulic Methods & Analysis (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$86K/yr - $112K/yr

2+ years exp

GE Vernova is a leader in energy solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Professional Engineer specialized in Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulic Methods & Analysis. This role focuses on advancing thermal-hydraulic capabilities to support fuel development and ensure the accuracy of analytical tools that evaluate reactor performance and safety.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Lead the technical development, accuracy, and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, and maintenance of analytical methods for evaluating steady-state and transient core/fuel performance

Develop single-phase and two-phase thermal-hydraulic test plans, interface with test personnel related to all testing activities, perform associated data analysis, and develop empirical correlations or mechanistic models

Work with nuclear and mechanical engineering teams in the development of new fuel products / software in the area of thermal hydraulics

Work within a regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance for engineering programs

Prepare, document, and present technical data to both internal and external customers

Enhance team processes to drive efficiency and simplification

Communicate effectively with method users through support, documentation, and training

Ensure high-quality work in compliance with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality standards

Foster a team culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, transparency, and accountability

Collaborate with team members globally across various time zones

Interface with regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as necessary

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team

Displays a strong drive for continuous improvement

Displays an engaging, can-do, optimistic attitude

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills, and process skills

Qualification

Thermal-hydraulic analysisTwo-phase flowComputational fluid dynamicsNuclear engineeringProgramming PythonProgramming MATLABProgramming FortranThermal-hydraulic methodsQuality certification (Six Sigma)Analytical capabilitiesInterpersonal skillsProblem solving skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computational methods or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis or substantial coursework with thermal-hydraulics and two-phase flow

Preferred

Master's Degree with 2 years of experience in thermal hydraulics

Understanding on experimental and analytic aspects of two-phase flow fundamentals and two-phase flow phenomena during BWR and PWR steady-state operations, transients, and accidents (e.g., void fraction, two-phase pressure drop, two-phase flow regime transition, boiling and condensation heat transfer, critical heat flux or annular film dry out, post boiling transition heat transfer, rewet, counter-current flow limitation, critical flow, flow instability, and the drift-flux model/two-fluid model for two-phase flow analysis)

Experimental background in two-phase flow

Experience with thermal-hydraulic methods such as TRAC, TRACG, COBRAG, PANAC, RELAP, and ISCOR

Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using tools like ANSYS-Fluent

Experience with software Commercial Grade Dedication as per NQA-1 standards

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and Fortran

Familiarity with nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, and related federal regulations

Publication of technical articles or patents

Demonstrated decision-making skills with speed and accuracy

Strong organizational skills and a track record of achieving goals and overcoming challenges

Extensive understanding of the nuclear and/or energy industry

Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification