What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering (with a concentration in Thermal Hydraulics). You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 2 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology. 

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Demonstrated PWR or BWR thermal-hydraulics engineering experience.
• Experience with nuclear industry systems, subchannel codes (e.g. VIPRE or COBRA), or other software-development/method codes. 
• Basic experience with MICROSOFT Office software (WORD, EXCEL, etc). 
• Software development codes such as PYTHON, C/C++, FORTRAN, and etc. 
• You display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships. 
• You place a priority on leadership and initiative and can be counted on to maintain focus on customer requirements. 
• You have the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments and execute them on-time with quality. 
• You have developed effective written and oral communication skills.

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Core Thermal Hydraulic Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Core Design & Safety Analysis Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit who directly supports the reactor core design and reload licensing analysis needs for US Region Light Water Reactor PWR commercial operation.  The department performs a full range of neutronics, fuel management, thermal hydraulics and safety analysis of the fuel and core design including on-going development of codes and methods as well as maintenance of existing codes and methods used in those analyses.  Department engineers work closely with other engineering departments, customers, Project Management, and regulators. Your work will include 

• Perform thermal hydraulic and safety analyses to support the design and licensing of Framatome fuel for commercial light water reactors.
• Conduct analyses involving the use of engineering computer codes to assess plant system thermal hydraulic performance, and transient analyses to demonstrate that licensing requirements are satisfied, particularly, sub-channel codes such as LYNXT, XCOBRA, and COBRA-FLX.
• Support of system transient response and safety analyses using RELAP based analyses
• Interface with Framatome European counterparts to support Light Water Reactor projects.
• Participate in and support interface with regulatory authorities to obtain regulatory approval of the Framatome reactor core design and methods.
• Perform core reload design and licensing, assess proposed changes in fuel designs or operating strategies, evaluate changes in analytical methods, and support any plant operational occurences that influence core performance and require evaluation.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.  

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $72,000 - $96,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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