Lead Piping Analysis Engineer

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Piping Analysis Engineer will work within the Piping Analysis team of GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH). The Piping Analysis team is responsible for performing analysis of nuclear safety related piping and piping supports to show code and regulatory compliance. The group services the new plants projects organization primarily focused on the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor. The Piping Analysis team has strong interfaces with the Systems Design, Civil Structural Design, Reactor Design, and Integrated Plants Design teams. The Lead Piping Analysis Engineer is required to understand, define and analyze piping and pipe supports to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (Other Engineering Disciplines may be acceptable based on work experience) from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 3 years Nuclear (or closely related) Industry Experience
Eligibility Requirements For the US: This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
For Canada: GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience
Experience with ASME Section III and ASME B31.1 codes
Experience with pipe and support analysis tools Hexagon PIPESTRESS and GT STRUDL
Finite Element Modelling Experience
Dynamic Analysis Experience
Engineer In Training certificate and desire to obtain PE or P Eng License
Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
Strong problem solving abilities
Strong analytical and process skills
Strong data analyst capabilities and ability to create small automation scripts to streamline analyses (PYTHON, etc.)
Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment
A self-starter willing to take initiative
Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons.

Responsibilities

Utilize knowledge and experience to solve and deliver outcomes to customers
Work cooperatively throughout GVH to develop approaches for solving technical issues.
Communicate potential solutions and work status effectively to the organization
Support procurement and subcontract activities associated with new plant projects
Represent GVH at industry forums such as ASME meetings and BWROG conferences
Maintain and develop technical design procedures associated with piping and pipe support analysis activities.
Maintain, and facilitate the use of analysis software

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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, as well as 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