Lead Engineer Plant Electrical Systems Design

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

117d • $86,000 - $122,000 • Remote

About The Position

This role focuses on the analytical aspects of electrical systems discipline. Responsible for all aspects of electrical systems analysis including technical leadership and process ownership. The position involves the design of electric power distribution systems (EPDS) including nuclear and turbine island, balance of plant, and interface to switchyard and grid. The scope includes safety-related, augmented quality, and nonsafety-related systems for advanced light water reactor and advanced liquid metal reactor for commercial nuclear power plants and test facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent technical degree.
• 5 years' experience in heavy and high reliability industries such as nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military.
• 5 years' experience using IEEE and IEC standards.
• 5 years' application engineering or field installation with heavy electrical equipment.
• 5 years' experience with excellent PC and productivity software.
• 3 years' experience using digital tools for dynamic or transient physics based modeling.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering Designation in Ontario (P.eng).
• Master's in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent technical degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
• PMI/PMP certified.
• Experience with equipment qualification testing to diverse industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for EPDS.
• Apply electrical circuit and electro-magnetic theory, mathematical modeling, and simulation to design electrical systems.
• Perform or lead design and related technical scope through progression of front end engineering design (FEED), Conceptual, Preliminary, Detailed or Final Design.
• Prepare and maintain using data-centric digital tools with rigorous requirements, change control, and configuration management.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to define and achieve functional, performance, reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) goals.
• Lead or support nuclear regulatory certification or licensing, procurement packages and hand-off to suppliers.
• Establish productive working relationships with product and project management, support functions, Architect Engineer, Engineer-Procure-Construct partner(s), and suppliers.
• Perform detailed oversight, review, and verification of deliverables from suppliers.
• Prepare detailed work plans covering scope, labor budget, and schedule.
• Support LEAN, continuous process improvement, and cost-out programs.
• Provide leadership and mentoring in a team environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Retirement Savings Plan and 401(k) savings opportunity.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree