Job Description Summary

Mechanical Analysis Engineers will perform analyses on parts and components which may include stress, fracture, thermal and dynamic loads, and vibration. The Engineer will operate in a matrixed engineering team to ensure high quality deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures and regulatory agency guidelines.

Job Description

Responsible for mechanical analysis activities that support:

• GE's existing fleet of BWRs and/or
• GE’s BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and/or
• Gen-IV reactor technologies including Natrium and ARC sodium fast reactors (SFRs).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and leadership, oversee project scheduling and resource planning, develop talent through mentorship, and act as the point-of-contact between your engineering team and both internal and external customers.

• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering analyses.

• Confirm Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) or Reactor Internals components meet structural stress and fatigue criteria.

• Qualify RPV or Reactor Internals repairs or replacement components considering static, dynamic, thermal, and flow-induced loads.

• Translate design information into detailed finite element models of BWR primary structures and equipment using Finite Element methods and GE in-house computer codes.

• Develop creative solutions and reduce analysis complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems. 

• Analyze primary plant structures to develop loads and response characteristics.

• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.

• Liaise with customers, in partnership with engineering leadership and Project Management.

• Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned system design activities.

• Improve areas of project execution and department management through lean methodology and Design to Cost principles.

• Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures.  Analysis results typically provided in an engineering report for use by external customers.

• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers to increase overall knowledge while assuring a successful outcome.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline from an accredited college or University.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience performing mechanical components/parts analysis and/or piping analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University.
• Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience.
• Experience performing mechanical analysis using ANSYS and APDL (stress analysis, heat transfer, non-linear systems, vibrations, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and drafting practices (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, effectively facilitate meetings and provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced coworkers.
• Working knowledge of the ASME Section III and XI Codes.
• ASME Section III Class 1 Fatigue design experience.
• Experience with performing High Energy Line Break Analysis.
• Working knowledge of scripting tools such as PROCD, Python, VBA, etc.
• A self-starter willing to take initiative.
• Relocation to Wilmington, NC is strongly desired.

The salary range for this position is $108k-165k. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

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This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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