GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy - Thermal Mechanical Lead Engineer
Core
Performing coupled heat transfer and finite element mechanical analyses for fuel rod pellet and cladding to ensure mechanical integrity throughout the design lifetime.
Role type
Senior IC thermal-mechanical lead engineer (nuclear fuel)
Builds
Fuel bundle technologies for nuclear reactors
Domain
Nuclear energy / Thermal-mechanical engineering
Required skills
Coupled heat transfer analysis, Finite element analysis (FEA), Fuel performance modeling, Thermal-mechanical operating limit establishment, Transient analysis evaluation, Data interpretation for modeling improvement, Code development and maintenance, Technical procedure development, Regulatory compliance (NRC), Technical documentation
Preferred skills
Python, FORTRAN, Master's degree in engineering, Prior nuclear industry experience, Complex problem-solving, Rapid decision-making
Technologies
Python, FORTRAN, Fuel performance codes, FEA software
Responsibilities
Establish thermal mechanical operating limits for new and existing fuel product lines, Assist in the evaluation of fuel behavior for generic and plant specific transient analyses, Interpret operational and test data to drive improvements in modeling and methodologies, Maintain and develop the fuel performance code, Provide well written, well organized documented engineering analyses to assure design adequacy, Present to internal/external customers and nuclear regulators on fuel performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
