Engineer - Nuclear Deterministic Safety Analysis

About this role

Job Description Summary This Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA) Engineer position will make immediate contributions to the team responsible for BWRX-300 DSA, while being technically mentored by a team of high performing engineers. The DSA team is responsible for performing safety analysis in support of various applications for BWRX-300 transient analyses, thermal hydraulic analyses, containment analysis, and stability analysis.

The individual will work within an energetic team environment to perform thermal-hydraulic and plant transient analyses to support a variety of applications encompassing BWRX-300 DSA. The position offers limitless opportunity to learn 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 real day to day plant problems. Additionally, this position has direct customer-facing opportunities through training, deliverables, and collaboration. The DSA team offers unique opportunities to create and/or improve cutting-edge automation and methods.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities:   

As the  Deterministic Safety Analysis Engineer, you will:    

• Quickly learn and apply analytical methods, procedures, and techniques to solve problems.  

• 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.    

• Prepare thorough and  accurate  technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations   

• Prepare, communicate, and present complex technical issues to internal and external customers and recommend solutions   

• Ensure work is performed with high quality  in accordance with  regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.   

  Required Qualifications:   

• B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or similar).   

• At least 2 years of relevant nuclear experience   

• OR   Master's degree in engineering  

Eligibility Requirements:   

• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.   

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but   Atlanta, GA   will   also   be considered.   

Desired Characteristics:   

• Master's degree i n engineering    

• Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes.   

• Background in power plant or process plant thermal hydraulics.  

• Possess fundamental knowledge of BWR Systems and integrated plant response.  

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles of nuclear engineering such as nuclear physics, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical design, as applied to BWR  

• Knowledge of power plant or process plant thermal hydraulics.  

• Knowledge of two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques.  

• 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 clarit y .  

• Highly motivated and committed to delivering quality results, always looking for ways to improve .  

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information 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.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

    For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $79,400.00 and $137,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.     Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.     This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 18, 2026.     Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.     GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans

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