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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, with emphasis on LOCA mass and energy release, containment thermal hydraulics, and passive system performance (ICS and PCCS). The position offers limitless 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 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 Senior Deterministic Safety Analysis Engineer, you will:
- 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.
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert for BWRX‑300 LOCA and Containment behavior, leading development, maintenance, and application of DSA methods and results that implement key topical reports (e.g., LOCA summary, containment performance, and containment evaluation method).
- Perform plant thermal‑hydraulic evaluations and analyses in the areas of LOCA (large and small breaks inside and outside containment), high‑energy line break (HELB), Containment pressure/temperature and sub‑compartment response, passive containment cooling system (PCCS) and Isolation Condenser System (ICS) performance, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
- Develop, document, and apply TRACG‑based evaluation models for LOCA mass‑and‑energy release and fuel acceptance criteria, and GOTHIC‑based models for containment response, including conservative (CN‑DSA) and best‑estimate (EX‑DSA) applications consistent with RG 1.203 / CSAU practices.
- Deliver products at a consistently high and sustainable level in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Utilize unique opportunities to create and/or improve cutting‑edge automation and methods.
- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations, including regulatory submittals, responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), and technical justifications related to LOCA and containment.
- Perform technical verification of engineering technical deliverables.
- Prepare, communicate, and present complex technical issues to internal and external customers and recommend solutions, including explaining integrated plant response for LOCA/containment events to regulators, utilities, and partners.
- Perform in cross‑disciplinary settings, engaged with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, civil/structural design, or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions, ensuring LOCA and containment requirements are reflected in evolving plant design.
- 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, Physics or similar).
- 8+ years of relevant nuclear experience with at least 5+ years of demonstrated experience in thermal‑hydraulic safety analysis (direct experience with LOCA and/or containment analysis is strongly preferred)
OR
- M.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Physics or similar).
- 6+ years of relevant nuclear experience with at least 3+ years of demonstrated experience in thermal‑hydraulic safety analysis (direct experience with LOCA and/or containment analysis is strongly preferred).
OR
- PHD in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Physics or similar).
- 4+ years of relevant nuclear experience with at least 1+ years of demonstrated experience in thermal‑hydraulic safety analysis (direct experience with LOCA and/or containment analysis is strongly preferred).
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 or the GEV hub in Atlanta, GA but qualified remote candidates will be considered.
Desired Characteristics:
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering; or Senior Reactor Operator Certification.
- Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal‑hydraulic systems codes.
- Experience with BWR LOCA, Containment, ICS/PCCS performance, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
- Extensive knowledge of BWR Systems and integrated plant response.
- Extensive knowledge of the fundamental principles of nuclear engineering such as nuclear physics, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical design, as applied to BWR.
- Expertise in two‑phase thermal‑hydraulic analysis techniques.
- Experience with standard engineering work planning and design process techniques.
- Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements and deterministic safety analysis methodologies (e.g., CN‑DSA, EX‑DSA, RG 1.203/CSAU, REGDOC‑2.4.1 / REGDOC‑2.5.2).
- Experience with BWR/PWR T‑H systems codes such as TRACG (strongly preferred), RELAP, and TRACE.
- Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG).
- Experience with Containment codes such as GOTHIC, including multi‑volume nodalization and passive heat removal modeling.
- 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 clarity.
- Highly motivated and committed to delivering quality results, always looking for ways to improve, and eager to mentor others and sustain organizational expertise in LOCA and containment analysis.
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 $111,200.00 and $213,200.00. 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 September 25, 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 or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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, with emphasis on LOCA mass and energy release, containment thermal hydraulics, and passive system performance (ICS and PCCS). The position offers limitless 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 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 Senior Deterministic Safety Analysis Engineer, you will:
- 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.
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert for BWRX‑300 LOCA and Containment behavior, leading development, maintenance, and application of DSA methods and results that implement key topical reports (e.g., LOCA summary, containment performance, and containment evaluation method).
- Perform plant thermal‑hydraulic evaluations and analyses in the areas of LOCA (large and small breaks inside and outside containment), high‑energy line break (HELB), Containment pressure/temperature and sub‑compartment response, passive containment cooling system (PCCS) and Isolation Condenser System (ICS) performance, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
- Develop, document, and apply TRACG‑based evaluation models for LOCA mass‑and‑energy release and fuel acceptance criteria, and GOTHIC‑based models for containment response, including conservative (CN‑DSA) and best‑estimate (EX‑DSA) applications consistent with RG 1.203 / CSAU practices.
- Deliver products at a consistently high and sustainable level in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Utilize unique opportunities to create and/or improve cutting‑edge automation and methods.
- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations, including regulatory submittals, responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), and technical justifications related to LOCA and containment.
- Perform technical verification of engineering technical deliverables.
- Prepare, communicate, and present complex technical issues to internal and external customers and recommend solutions, including explaining integrated plant response for LOCA/containment events to regulators, utilities, and partners.
- Perform in cross‑disciplinary settings, engaged with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, civil/structural design, or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions, ensuring LOCA and containment requirements are reflected in evolving plant design.
- 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, Physics or similar).
- 8+ years of relevant nuclear experience with at least 5+ years of demonstrated experience in thermal‑hydraulic safety analysis (direct experience with LOCA and/or containment analysis is strongly preferred)
OR
- M.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Physics or similar).
- 6+ years of relevant nuclear experience with at least 3+ years of demonstrated experience in thermal‑hydraulic safety analysis (direct experience with LOCA and/or containment analysis is strongly preferred).
OR
- PHD in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Physics or similar).
- 4+ years of relevant nuclear experience with at least 1+ years of demonstrated experience in thermal‑hydraulic safety analysis (direct experience with LOCA and/or containment analysis is strongly preferred).
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 or the GEV hub in Atlanta, GA but qualified remote candidates will be considered.
Desired Characteristics:
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. Degree in Engineering; or Senior Reactor Operator Certification.
- Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal‑hydraulic systems codes.
- Experience with BWR LOCA, Containment, ICS/PCCS performance, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and RIPD analyses.
- Extensive knowledge of BWR Systems and integrated plant response.
- Extensive knowledge of the fundamental principles of nuclear engineering such as nuclear physics, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical design, as applied to BWR.
- Expertise in two‑phase thermal‑hydraulic analysis techniques.
- Experience with standard engineering work planning and design process techniques.
- Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements and deterministic safety analysis methodologies (e.g., CN‑DSA, EX‑DSA, RG 1.203/CSAU, REGDOC‑2.4.1 / REGDOC‑2.5.2).
- Experience with BWR/PWR T‑H systems codes such as TRACG (strongly preferred), RELAP, and TRACE.
- Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG).
- Experience with Containment codes such as GOTHIC, including multi‑volume nodalization and passive heat removal modeling.
- 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 clarity.
- Highly motivated and committed to delivering quality results, always looking for ways to improve, and eager to mentor others and sustain organizational expertise in LOCA and containment analysis.
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 $111,200.00 and $213,200.00. 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 September 25, 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 or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy12
- ENERCON SERVICES5
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory3
- Capgemini2
- ALTEN1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote nuclear engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in nuclear engineering or closely related field
- Experience with nuclear analysis codes such as MCNP, RELAP, or SCALE
- Knowledge of NRC regulations and nuclear safety standards
- Ability to obtain or hold a U.S. security clearance
- Experience with reactor design, operations, or fuel cycle processes
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer in Training certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote Nuclear Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote nuclear engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show your async communication in writing
Remote nuclear engineering teams rely on written technical documentation, not hallway conversations. Include examples in your application materials of reports, safety analyses, or technical memos you authored independently, because remote hiring managers weight written clarity heavily.
Demonstrate proficiency with nuclear simulation tools
Remote employers screen for hands-on experience with tools like MCNP, SCALE, or RELAP. List specific codes you've used, the types of analyses you ran, and the platforms or systems they supported, since remote teams can't verify this in person the way an on-site supervisor can.
Highlight independent regulatory compliance work
Remote nuclear engineers often support NRC compliance and safety documentation without a team physically nearby. If you've independently prepared or reviewed 10 CFR submittals, technical specifications, or safety evaluation reports, call that out explicitly, since it signals you can manage regulatory responsibility without constant supervision.
Remote Nuclear Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote nuclear engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, including defense contractors, nuclear technology startups, and consulting firms with national client portfolios. Remote nuclear engineer roles screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and the ability to document technical decisions clearly without in-person review. Candidates who show experience with remote collaboration tools, asynchronous reporting, and independent regulatory compliance work stand out from applicants whose experience is entirely on-site.
Which companies hire remote nuclear engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote nuclear engineers include Sargent & Lundy, ENERCON SERVICES, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote nuclear engineer roles are concentrated at defense-focused contractors, nuclear software and simulation firms, and national consulting groups that support clients across multiple sites without requiring engineers to relocate.
Can you get a remote nuclear engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level nuclear engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. The most viable paths include simulation or software-adjacent roles at nuclear technology companies, remote regulatory support positions, and research roles at national labs with distributed teams. A strong academic project portfolio, demonstrated async communication skills, and nuclear-specific software proficiency can substitute for professional experience with some employers.
Do you need a degree for remote nuclear engineer jobs?
Usually, yes. Nuclear engineering is a credentialed field, and most remote roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related discipline. Remote employers do weigh demonstrated technical skills, relevant project work, and professional certifications alongside formal credentials, and some simulation, safety analysis, or consulting roles are accessible to candidates with adjacent engineering degrees and strong domain knowledge.
Which industries hire the most remote nuclear engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote nuclear engineers are Technology & Software, Energy, and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire nuclear engineers remotely because their work, including safety analysis, regulatory documentation, simulation modeling, and technical consulting, can be completed effectively across distributed teams without requiring constant physical presence at a reactor or facility.
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