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The Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer works within the Mechanical Analysis team of the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Engineering organization. The Mechanical Analysis team is responsible for performing analyses on the reactor vessel, internal structures, and components. Typical evaluations may include stress analyses, fracture evaluations, dynamic load evaluations, vibrational responses, thermal evaluations, and other similar analyses to ensure performance consistent with applicable codes and regulatory requirements. The Mechanical Analysis team has strong interfaces with hardware design, civil/containment, core design, and core/plant operations. This role requires technical problem solving, application of engineering mechanics, strong analytical competency, and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GVH and GNF business functions.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering analyses. This Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer position will have specific focus on structural stress and fatigue analysis. Work scope typically includes the following essential responsibilities:

• 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.
  • 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.
• Evaluate static, dynamic, thermal, and vibrations loads (and other similar analyses) to determine loads on reactor systems and internals components.
• Perform linear and non-linear structural evaluation to ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel code stress and fatigue qualification criteria. Translate design information into detailed finite element models of BWR primary structures and equipment using Finite Element methods and GE in-house computer codes.
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
• Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements, and work processes.
• Identify and manage project execution risk.
• Apply engineering fundamentals and 1st order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance.
• 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.
• Ability to present analysis results in a clear, organized, and concise manner.
• Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline. Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities
• Effectively manage multiple priorities
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers to increase overall knowledge while assuring a successful outcome.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University.
• Minimum of 8 years applicable experience performing mechanical analysis

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University
• Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience or other highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical analysis fundamentals – 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
• Experience using static, transient, and dynamic simulations to model complex structures.
• Experience coaching and mentoring to less experienced coworkers.
• Working knowledge of the ASME Section III and XI Codes.
• Demonstrated ability to model using ANSYS and APDL
• Working knowledge of scripting tools such as PROCD, Python, VBA, etc.
• A self-starter willing to take initiative

The base pay range for this position is $112,000-160,000. 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 10/15/2025.

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: No

#LI-Remote – This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

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