Lead Engineer - Systems Engineering (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

7d • Remote

About The Position

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance. Job Description The Lead Systems Engineer will be a key member of the Fleet Systems Engineering team and be responsible for interfacing with multiple Engineering disciplines, Business Managers, Project Managers, and customers. In this role you will be accountable for meeting functional, business, and broad company objectives in support of customers with operating boiling water reactor (BWR) plants. The Lead Systems Engineer will be challenged with complex technical issues in a dynamic project environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related area from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with Nuclear Plant Safety Systems and Components
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with multi-disciplined Engineering or Operations teams on Nuclear Power Plant Systems
• Eligibility Requirements: The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but qualified remote candidates will be considered. Less than 10% travel is required; however, if remote then selected candidate must be comfortable to travel to Wilmington, NC on a quarterly basis.
• 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

• In-depth knowledge of BWR nuclear steam supply systems and their operation
• Familiar of setpoint calculation standards and regulations such as: ISA 67.04.01 and RG 1.105
• Proven technical skills within project management environment
• Proven oral / written communication and teamwork skills
• Commercial Nuclear Power Plant Systems experience, Professional Engineering License, or Advanced Degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated ability to perform while challenged by multiple demands and changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including customer interface experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including a minimum of 2 years of experience as a lead or lead contributor on major projects
• Knowledge of nuclear plant systems and analyses techniques, commercial plant outages, and nuclear industry practices
• Experience with design, evaluation, and operation of nuclear power plant components

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct calculations, design analyses, evaluations, and verifications for various BWR safety and non-safety system functions
• Apply engineering knowledge and practical experience to the analysis, investigation, and solution of complex design problems and application issues
• Develop drawings and specifications to assure products can reliably meet all engineering and quality requirements
• Professionally respond to customer information requests, emergent plant issues, and audits
• Work proactively with existing BWR product line and quality personnel through process procedure approvals, process qualification approvals, and non-conforming material disposition
• Review proposals and evaluate orders with emphasis on knowledge of BWR system design bases, operations, and maintenance
• Support initiatives for new or improved plant components and system-level analyses
• Support GEH quality requirements defined in policies and procedures

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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: Mid Level