Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Posted:
3/4/2026, 3:05:10 AM

Location(s):
Washington, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

Job Description Summary

The Mechanical Analysis Engineer works within the Mechanical Analysis team of the GE Hitachi (GEH) Engineering organization. The Mechanical Analysis The 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 Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) business functions.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Analysis Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering analyses.  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.
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Structural Engineering (Other Engineering Disciplines may be acceptable based on work experience) from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical analysis
  • Minimum 2 years Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience.
  • Minimum 4 years demonstrated ability to model using ANSYS.
  • Minimum 2 years working knowledge of ASME codes and standards related to mechanical analysis of structures

Eligibility requirements:

  • The preferred work location is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters, but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

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:

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 04, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.