Senior Transient Analysis Engineer

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This Senior Transient Analysis Engineer position will contribute to the team responsible for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) transient analyses. The individual will work within an energetic team environment to perform thermal-hydraulic and plant transient analyses to support a variety of applications including BWR reload analysis, power uprate, and new power plant analyses. The role offers opportunities to contribute to the fundamental bases of nuclear power plant operations and safety analysis by applying state-of-the-art thermal hydraulics methods to satisfy licensing requirements and solve day-to-day plant problems.

• Lead a variety of projects including technical evaluations and analyses in the areas 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, procedures, and regulatory guidelines
• Interface with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds through excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork
• Engage directly with customers through training, deliverables, and collaboration
• Create and/or improve cutting-edge automation and methods
• Contribute positively in a dynamic team environment
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations
• Perform technical verification of engineering deliverables
• Provide engineering expertise, guidance, and technical mentoring
• Present complex technical issues to internal and external customers and recommend solutions
• Implement continual improvement of transient analysis work processes
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

• B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or similar).
• At least 8 years of relevant nuclear experience

• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on obtaining authorization from the U.S. Government.
• The preferred work location is GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC, but qualified remote candidates will be considered.

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. 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 nuclear engineering principles as applied to BWR
• Experience with standard engineering work planning and design process techniques
• Honest and straightforward with high personal integrity
• Strong personal commitment and determination
• Detail-oriented and accountable for results
• Effective communication with credibility and confidence
• Drive for continuous improvement

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes

Final date to receive applications:
January 16, 2026

Wilmington, NC, pay ranges vary by location and experience. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and more as described by GE Vernova.