Lead Engineer - Integrated Plant Design

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Engineer performs a key role within GE Hitachi’s Plant Systems Integration teams which focus on development of new advanced nuclear reactor projects. You will be responsible for engineering design support within a team environment, working with other disciplines, project/product stakeholders, partner organizations and suppliers to advance plant conceptual and detailed design and successfully deliver a new plants project. You will be part of a large team working on integrating and coordinating multi-discipline activities to support the design of safe and economically superior reactor designs by employing a balance of cutting edge and proven technologies and will be responsible for development and implementation of licensing and technical requirements along with the associated work processes for advanced work in new nuclear plants. Responsible for Plant Integration Engineering (PIE) activities that support: GE's BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Roles and Responsibilities Provide technical guidance and leadership, oversee project scheduling and resource planning, develop talent through mentorship, and act as the point-of-contact between your engineering team and both internal and external customers. Conducts component and system integration with overall new nuclear plant design. All activities that span multiple components and systems that are concerned with how to integrate for maximum performance, operability, and design to cost. Manages product and systems requirements, specifications, and flow down. Drive the identification of verification and validation (V&V) requirements at the plant, system, and component level. Responsible for defining plant-level design requirements for the systems, components, subcontractors, and partner teams. Manages interface between systems, components, and project/product management organizations. Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how your area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an engineering capacity.
• Relocation to Wilmington, NC.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or PhD in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil).
• Experience with Nuclear Island, Turbine Island and BOP plant systems and with the associated safety analyses design bases.
• Experience working in a nuclear power plant strongly desired.
• Plant experience in multiple capacities including on-shift, outage prep, work control, and/or training.
• Commercial nuclear engineering experience in multiple capacities including Design, Licensing, PRA, and/or Systems -OR- shipyard nuclear systems engineering experience.
• Requirements Management experience utilize DOORs or similar tool.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, licensing and design bases, transient and accident analysis
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership
• Oversee project scheduling and resource planning
• Develop talent through mentorship
• Act as the point-of-contact between your engineering team and both internal and external customers
• Conducts component and system integration with overall new nuclear plant design
• Manages product and systems requirements, specifications, and flow down
• Drive the identification of verification and validation (V&V) requirements at the plant, system, and component level
• Responsible for defining plant-level design requirements for the systems, components, subcontractors, and partner teams
• Manages interface between systems, components, and project/product management organizations
• Serves as best practice/quality resource
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

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