Lead Engineer - BWRX-300 Plant Electrical Systems
GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
This role is responsible for the design of electrical power systems supporting the BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor. This involves the design, analysis, procurement and integration of the electrical power systems ranging from the main generator and grid connection, in plant distribution system down to the end use loads.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years in heavy and high reliability industries such as nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, etc.
- Eligibility for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Ability to design and draft, independently produce finish products using AutoCad or MicroStation
- Excellent PC as well as productivity software [e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio].
- Experience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design tools such as: Hexagon Smart Electrical (SPEL) Content creation [e.g., Confluence/Atlassian], Requirements management [e.g., DOORS-NextGen/IBM, MS Team Center], Diagram and drawing [e.g., Visio/Microsoft, AutoCAD/Autodesk], Design and analysis simulation [e.g., Easy5/MSC, Simulink-MATLAB/MathWorks, Mathcad/PTC, 3KeyMaster/WSC, ETAP, SKM], Change, configuration, document, and bill of material (BOM) management [e.g., ENOVIA/Dassault-Systems].
- Strong Protection and Control experience
- Experience with Grid Interface
- Experience with Generator and Larger Power Transformer Protection
- Programming and setting GE-Multilin and SEL Relays
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and integration of SC1/Class 1E (safety-related) and SC2 and SC3 electrical systems, including Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) distribution.
- Perform complex electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protective relay coordination using ETAP software using ANSI / IEC standards.
- Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as Requirements Specifications, Electrical Load Lists, One-lines, Calculations, Schematics and 3-Line lines.
- Ensure deliverables are on-spec., on-budget, and on-schedule.
- Develop detailed procurement specifications for major components, including main transformers, switchgear, diesel generators, and UPS systems and collaborate with suppliers.
- Navigate regulatory requirements (CA-CNSC and US-NRC), support licensing processes, ensuring all designs meet nuclear-specific standards.
- Interface with transmission providers to manage Generator Interconnection Agreements and ensure grid stability compliance.
- Applications of codes and standards applicable to electrical systems design in the US and CA (e.g. IEEE, IEC, CSA and NEC); European Union (eg. IEC, EU)
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions 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 Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
