Thermal Hydraulics Engineer

Actalent • Wilmington, NC • 1d ago

Thermal Hydraulic Engineer Air Flow & Heat Transfer

Job Description

This role supports nuclear thermal-hydraulic capabilities, focusing on the development of non-LWR methods and analyses. The position requires expertise in core and plant thermal-hydraulic analysis and methods development. The engineer will optimize thermal-hydraulic technologies and methodologies, including core subchannel flow analyses methods, and contribute to comprehensive reactor thermal hydraulic studies.

Responsibilities

Support the technical development, accuracy, and uncertainty qualification of analytical methods for evaluating steady-state and transient core/fuel performance of nuclear reactors.

Work within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance.

Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers.

Contribute to and lead team process improvements.

Communicate effectively with method users through support, documentation, and training.

Ensure high-quality work in accordance with NRC rules, customer requirements, and business standards.

Coordinate activities with team members on engineering/technical issues.

Develop creative solutions to complex engineering problems.

Apply engineering fundamentals to confirm expected performance.

Engage customers to define scope and discuss technical risks.

Liaise with customers, engineering leadership, and Project Management.

Interface with cross-functional teams to complete system design activities.

Provide clear and complete analysis documentation.

Manage time effectively to deliver quality within project timelines and budgets.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a related discipline.

5+ years of experience in computational or numerical methods or nuclear thermal-hydraulics modeling.

Prior experience with containment and system thermal-hydraulic codes, such as GOTHIC.

Experience in air flow and heat transfer within thermal hydraulics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ph.D. in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a related discipline.

Project-based work assignments with time and schedule constraints.

Knowledge of nuclear industry regulations and safety margin bases.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Work Environment

The position offers a remote work environment with occasional travel requirements. The role involves using advanced computational tools and methodologies in a collaborative team setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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