Lead Engineer - Plant I&C Rod Control Systems

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a senior-level role within the Plant Instrumentation & Control Systems Design team, with a primary focus on boiling water reactor rod control systems and controls product development engineering. The position is responsible for supporting original equipment manufacturer (OEM) rod control systems in the operating fleet and for the design of rod control systems for new reactors. The scope of work includes requirements definition, design specifications, development, testing, qualification plans, and field deployment of rod control systems, rod control blocking systems, and other controls systems and applications. The role requires relocation to Wilmington, NC, with financial assistance provided for those not already local.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent 4-year technical degree
• 4 years' experience with productivity software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• 3 years’ experience with "from scratch" system and software design, configuration, analysis, testing, and modeling related to: Distributed Control Systems (DCS) OR Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) OR Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• 1 year of experience designing human machine interface screens or graphical user interfaces
• 1 year of experience working with motor positioning/servo systems using closed loop control
• 1 year of experience developing software supporting serial and Ethernet data communications
• 1 year of experience with configuration and operation of networking components
• 2 years' experience working under a structured systems and software development lifecycle process including use of industry standards, design practices, and guides for software development and testing.
• Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.
• Eligibility to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent 4-year technical degree
• 3 years of experience with power generation or industrial controls equipment
• 3 years of experience with instrumentation and control system new product development projects
• 1 years experience developing set points and calibration methodologies
• 3 years of experience in "from scratch" programmable logic controller (PLC) or other industrial platforms like the Siemens Simatic S7 PLC platform or the Stratus Fault-Tolerant Server.
• 3 years experience in coding development on distributed control systems (DCS) software design including GE Mark-VIe DCS.
• 2 years of experience developing human machine interfaces or graphical user interfaces
• 3 years of experience developing C/C++ software in accordance with industry standards
• 3 years of experience working with motor positioning/servo systems using closed loop control like the CntrlX Motor Controller or Safety PLC.
• 1 years of hands-on experience wiring cabinets, building connectors, installation, and configuration of electrical/electronic components for product testing
• Prior nuclear power plant systems or operator training including reactor theory
• Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, results oriented analyst and engineer – Able to make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and writing.
• Self-starter with energy and positive "Can-Do" attitude with legacy of delivering on commitments and stretch goals.
• Team player with cross-discipline and functional leadership knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Continuous improvement "mindset" with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process.
• Some knowledge, skill, and experience using LEAN and Simplification techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an understanding of rod control systems used in existing and new boiling water reactors (BWRs).
• Review and implement systems based on requirements specifications derived from customer needs, technical regulations, and industry standards.
• Prepare and maintain system design artifacts, including logic diagrams, input/output (I/O) lists, equipment and cabinet layout diagrams, system elementary drawings, hardware wiring/connection diagrams, bills of material, and various plans and reports.
• Perform and document technology assessment reports and/or trade studies to support the selection of hardware and software technologies for rod control systems.
• Support the creation of feasibility studies outlining conceptual architectures and functional descriptions of rod control systems.
• Support system design reviews.
• Prepare high-level software design documents detailing software program architecture, inputs, transfer functions, algorithms, and outputs.
• Perform hands-on development, configuration, and integration of prototype hardware and software for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial PCs, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Develop prototype system software using object-oriented programming (C/C++), PLC ladder logic, and HMI tools to support system proof-of-concept testing.
• Configure signal conditioning electronics, motor controllers, motors, and network components.
• Prepare proof-of-concept test procedures based on system requirements and functional descriptions.
• Perform and document the results of system proof-of-concept testing.
• Develop and configure test equipment and simulators for software development and testing.
• Maintain environmental, health, and safety qualifications necessary for laboratory work.
• Support on-site system installation, acceptance, commissioning, and start-up testing.
• Prepare system operation, maintenance, or testing documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers for troubleshooting rod control system failures.
• Support the identification, assessment, resolution, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions for nonconformances and conditions adverse to quality.
• Execute work according to defined work plans, process documents, and work deliverable templates.
• Ensure compliance with GEH procedures/processes, nuclear regulations, applicable industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Support initiatives for simplification, process improvement, and cost reduction.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, and 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

What This Job Offers

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