GE Vernova - Electrical Component Engineer

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

2d • $72,000 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Component Engineer performs component engineering for electrical hardware parts used in electrical systems in BWR power plants. Components include protective relays, control relays, contactors and starters, SBM switches, MC circuit breakers, switchboards, panelboards, overload relays and heaters, low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, disconnect switches, temperature elements, thermowells, and other unique components.

The role executes and supports technical evaluations and commercial grade dedication activities, including evaluations of analytical and experimental issues related to electrical-part dedication testing. The engineer also supports BWR multi-business new product development, obsolescence resolution research, and emergent power plant issues. The position is based at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina, and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; any required authorization is contingent on U.S. Government approval.

GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Relocation assistance is provided. The stated U.S. pay range is $72,000 to $108,000, with possible geographic differentials; compensation may depend on experience, education, and skill set. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited university or college.
• Ability to work in the United States long term without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electrical-parts procurement and the commercial grade dedication process.
• Experience with design and manufacturing processes used for electrical components.
• Experience qualifying 1E electrical equipment.
• Experience with equipment qualification testing, including environmental, seismic, and embedded digital testing, to industry standards such as IEEE, IEC, and ASME.
• Clear thinking, attention to detail, insight, quantitative ability, and a results-oriented approach; ability to make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions.
• Exceptional technical writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills for technical and business audiences.
• Team-oriented approach and cross-disciplinary and matrixed functional skills and experience.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and priorities.
• Continuous learning and improvement mindset, with the ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to perform activities or processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform component engineering for electrical parts and execute or support technical evaluations and commercial grade dedication activities.
• Evaluate analytical and experimental issues related to electrical-parts dedication testing.
• Support BWR multi-business new product development, obsolescence resolution research, and emergent power plant issues.
• Perform or support technical analyses, evaluations, verifications, nonconformance report resolutions, deviation dispositions, and supplier quality audits.
• Support GEH quality requirements defined in policies and procedures.
• Establish productive working relationships with product and project management, support functions, and suppliers.
• Support LEAN, continuous process improvement, and cost-out programs.
• Demonstrate accountability for the cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, 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 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions
• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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