Chemistry System Design Engineer

GE Vernova • San Jose, CA

3d • $104,000 - $155,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Design, test, and support chemical injection systems that protect Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plant infrastructure, including the BWRX300 Small Modular Reactor project. The role combines laboratory science and plant operations, with contributions spanning concept validation through in-plant implementation. The engineer works with a collaborative technical team and supports chemistry-related systems and issues, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The required work location is the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy facility in San Jose, California, with travel of up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of engineering experience.
• Able and willing to travel up to 10%, domestically and internationally.
• Able to obtain unescorted access to nuclear power plants.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• If applicable, must be able to obtain U.S. Government authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• Prior engineering experience in a technical, laboratory, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of control systems, including PLCs and LabVIEW.
• Hands-on experience designing, constructing, or maintaining custom mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with BWR plant systems and/or nuclear chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Design chemical injection systems by developing and interpreting engineering design documents and drawings, and contribute to new plant design activities for chemistry-related systems and issues, including PLCs and other systems.
• Provide technical support with engineers and chemists to develop, deliver, and troubleshoot BWR chemistry products, from laboratory testing through in-plant demonstration and implementation.
• Operate and oversee high-temperature, high-pressure laboratory testing loops and other mechanical test systems, ensuring safe and accurate execution of test plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external customers, industry group technical members, and vendors to resolve technical issues and advance BWR chemistry knowledge.
• Support project scoping and execution for new initiatives, including laboratory testing, in-plant demonstrations, and field delivery.
• Document test plans, evaluation results, and mechanical design requirements clearly and completely to nuclear-environment standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Relocation assistance.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level