GE Vernova

Criticality Safety Engineer

LocationWilmington, NC
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$70,000-$101,000

About This Job


Job Description Summary

The Criticality Safety Engineer provides technical nuclear safety support of fuel manufacturing operations at the Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) facility in Wilmington NC. In this role you will utilize knowledge of nuclear safety principles and engineering to analyze process operations and implement effective nuclear safety controls. You will work closely with engineering and operations staff to ensure the safe and compliant manufacturing of nuclear fuel. This is an entry level position that does not require prior work experience in Criticality Safety.

The Criticality Safety Engineer is responsible for evaluating credible criticality accident sequences, performing Monte Carlo code calculations, and documenting Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSE). This role also reviews and approves proposed facility changes, performs audits of operations and safety controls, participates on Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) teams, and support criticality safety program improvements. The position will primarily support existing GNF nuclear fuel manufacturing operations at the Wilmington site; as well as advanced fuel manufacturing projects and satellite nuclear business units as needed.


Job Description


Essential Responsibilities


Responsibilities of this role include the following:

Document Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations (NCSEs) required to demonstrate safety for new or fuel manufacturing operations and modifications to existing facilities.

Evaluate normal and credible abnormal conditions for facilities and operations.
Establish criticality limits on controlled parameters, specify criticality control requirements and functionality, and perform neutronics calculations.
Participate on ISA team meetings as a member of criticality safety to support development of the process hazard analysis and supporting risk assessments.
Review and approve design changes and ensure the impacts to criticality safety are addressed.
Review and approve facility documentation such as procedures, training, and functional test instructions to ensure criticality requirements are properly implemented.
Support routine NRC inspections of the facility operations and the criticality safety program.
Perform routine audits of facility operations and surveillances of safety controls
Serve on the site Emergency Organization as a hazard assessment team member.


Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.


Eligibility Requirements

For Controlled Access Area: must be able to successfully pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test; follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations; wear protective clothing to enter the area.
Ability to walk up and down stairs.
Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.
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.


Desired Characteristics

BS or MS in Nuclear Engineering
Experience using Monte Carlo methods such as KENO and MCNP.
College coursework or training on Criticality Safety Principles.
Work experience in Criticality Safety (e.g., internship, co-op, graduate research)
Work experience in at a DOE or NRC regulated nuclear materials facility.
Knowledge of hazard analysis and the double contingency principle.
Ability to develop creative solutions for complex, challenging issues.
Ability to explain complex issues to a non-technical audience.
Positive track record of experience resolving technical issues.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong written communication skills.
Proven ability to influence others.

The base pay range for this position is $70K - $101K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 5/14/25.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.


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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

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