Senior Transient Analysis Engineer

Date PostedMay 20, 2026LocationWilmington, NC (Remote considered)CompanyGE VernovaSalary$111,200.00 - $213,200.00TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

This position focuses on Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) transient analyses to support safety, reload, and power uprate operations. The engineer will utilize thermal-hydraulic methods to solve plant problems and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves leading technical projects and collaborating within an energetic engineering environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead BWR transient and thermal-hydraulic analyses
  • Develop automation for analysis methods
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation
  • Provide technical mentoring and project leadership

Required Skills

  • B.S. in Engineering
  • 8+ years nuclear experience
  • BWR core simulation proficiency
  • Thermal-hydraulic systems knowledge

Job Details

Roles and 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. - 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. - Work effectively and make positive contributions in a dynamic team environment. - Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations. - Perform technical verification of engineering technical deliverables. - Provide engineering expertise, guidance, and technical mentoring. - Prepare, communicate, and present complex technical issues to internal and external customers and recommend solutions. - Implement continual improvement of transient analysis work processes. Required Qualifications: - B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or similar). - At least 8 years of relevant nuclear experience. Eligibility Requirements: - This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Desired Characteristics: - Master's Degree or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering; or Senior Reactor Operator Certification. - Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes. - 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. - Experience with standard engineering work planning and design process techniques.