Lead Engineer – LOCA & Containment Analysis

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Engineer – LOCA & Containment Analysis to join our nuclear safety engineering team in Wilmington, New Hanover County. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape the safety analysis strategies for advanced and next-generation reactor designs.

About the Role

As a lead contributor to our LOCA (Loss-of-Coolant Accident), Containment, and Stability Analysis Team, you will drive thermal-hydraulic safety evaluations that protect nuclear plant operations and support critical design decisions. This role combines advanced engineering analysis with hands-on technical leadership, directing thermal-hydraulic modeling efforts for both existing Boiling Water Reactor installations and emerging reactor platforms including BWRX-300 and Natrium systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant-level thermal-hydraulic safety analyses using two-phase flow modeling and computational techniques
• Support reload cycle engineering and new reactor design applications for BWR plants in operation and under development
• Develop and validate analysis models for containment integrity assessment and loss-of-coolant accident scenarios
• Lead technical reviews and mentor junior engineers on safety analysis methods and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including reactor design, operations, and regulatory affairs
• Prepare technical documentation and licensing submittals in support of NRC engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in thermal-hydraulic analysis, reactor physics, or nuclear plant safety systems
• Strong background in two-phase flow dynamics and containment engineering analysis
• Experience supporting BWR plant operations, licensing, or design engineering
• Proven technical leadership and communication skills in safety-critical environments
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary, fast-moving engineering teams

Why Join GE Vernova

GE Vernova is advancing the future of clean energy through innovative nuclear technology and advanced reactor development. Our Wilmington team is at the center of designing and deploying next-generation reactors that will power decarbonization goals globally. You'll contribute to groundbreaking engineering work while maintaining the highest safety and regulatory standards that define nuclear excellence.

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