Thermal-Hydraulics Engineer

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long‑lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value‑added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

The position will support the Thermal‑Hydraulics Team within Framatome's Installed Based Products and Engineering organization. Work alongside industry experts in our Installed Base Products and Engineering team, as we are leading many exciting initiatives, such as advanced reactor technology design, development of digital twins, operating fleet equipment modernization, and driving industry innovation through new product developments. The Engineer is responsible for thermal‑hydraulics analyses for operating plants, as well as advanced reactors / small modular reactors.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Under direct supervision, performs standard engineering work requiring application of established techniques and procedures to carry out tasks.
2. Planning / conducting a complete task or portion of a larger project under direction of more experienced staff.
3. With guidance, provide technical support for thermal‑hydraulics analyses of nuclear plants.
4. Provides input to technical proposals and engineering advice as needed.

• Performs non-standard engineering, varied engineering, and new‑to‑you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems and resolution of quality events.
• Receives minimal assistance and instruction and works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
• Continues to develop knowledge of organization, processes and customers.
• Works on special projects, as directed.
• Provides suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.
• Maintain a safety mindset.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays informal leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self‑checking.
• Advanced level of specific software tools (CAD, FEA, CFD) and programming skills.
• Plants systems design and analysis, including experience with software such as ANSYS‑Fluent (CFD), AFT Fathom, RELAP
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• Ability to analyze customer's technical specification and apply appropriate product solutions to meet the customer's expectation in a cost‑effective and timely manner.
• Nuclear Industry experience and/or previous utility plant experience.
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $85,000- $116,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long‑ and short‑term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick…