Job description

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes. The position will support the Thermal-Hydraulics Team within Framatome's Installed Based Products and Engineering organization. Work alongside industry experts in our Installed Base Products and Engineering team, as we are leading many exciting initiatives, such as advanced reactor technology design, development of digital twins, operating fleet equipment modernization, and driving industry innovation through new product developments. The Engineer is responsible for thermal-hydraulics analyses for operating plants, as well as advanced reactors / small modular reactors. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Under direct supervision, performs standard engineering work requiring application of established techniques and procedures to carry out tasks. • Planning / conducting a complete task or portion of a larger project under direction of more experienced staff. • With guidance, provide technical support for thermal-hydraulics analyses of nuclear plants. • Provides input to technical proposals and engineering advice as needed. • Perform standard and non-standard engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks resolution of field problems and resolution of quality events. • Solve a range of straightforward problems, analyze solutions and assess each using standard procedures. • Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards with support of senior staff. • Independently evaluate, select and apply standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications for tasks previously performed. • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted. • Minimum of 2 years of related experience. • Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria. • Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role. • Plants systems design and analysis, including experience with software such as ANSYS-Fluent (CFD), AFT Fathom, RELAP5. • Ability to analyze customer's technical specification and apply appropriate product solutions to meet the customer's expectation in a cost-effective and timely manner. • Nuclear Industry experience and/or previous utility plant experience. • Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. • Key Competencies: Results Oriented, Building Networks, Customer Orientation, Flexibility, Innovation. Total Rewards Package • Salary: $88,000 - $95,000 , and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. • Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life). • Retirement: 401(k) with employer match. • Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually. • Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs. Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation. From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on. At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can: • Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate. • Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities. • Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being. Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A ).

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Under direct supervision, performs standard engineering work requiring application of established techniques and procedures to carry out tasks.
Planning / conducting a complete task or portion of a larger project under direction of more experienced staff.
With guidance, provide technical support for thermal-hydraulics analyses of nuclear plants.
Provides input to technical proposals and engineering advice as needed.
Solve a range of straightforward problems, analyze solutions and assess each using standard procedures.
Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards with support of senior staff.
Independently evaluate, select and apply standard technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications for tasks previously performed.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.
Plants systems design and analysis, including experience with software such as ANSYS-Fluent (CFD), AFT Fathom, RELAP5.
Ability to analyze customer's technical specification and apply appropriate product solutions to meet the customer's expectation in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Nuclear Industry experience and/or previous utility plant experience.
Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Key Competencies: Results Oriented, Building Networks, Customer Orientation, Flexibility, Innovation.
Total Rewards Package
At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:
Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

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