Lead Process Instrumentation Engineer (IAE)

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

8d • $89,300 - $148,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the At GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world. As a Lead Process Instrumentation Engineer (Instrumentation Application Engineer or IAE) you will leverage your engineering skills to develop field instrumentation datasheets, instrument lists, and instrument rack lists, and specifications, instrument installation details that relate to the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Instrumentation Design scope. The individuals will mainly focus on the design integration of field pipe mount and rack mounted instrumentation with GVH control hardware systems. Will work in collaboration with other engineers and technical leads (TLs) to develop innovative designs that will aid in defining the instrumentation modifications required on BWRX-300 SMR nuclear plant systems such as HVAC, ICS, Nuclear Boiler Instrumentation, Shut Down Cooling, Reactor Water Cleanup, Turbine Controls, Fuel Pool Cooling, etc. The individual is expected to execute projects of varying complexity in different project phases under the guidance of senior engineers and TLs within the team. This role requires strong engineering and technical skills and resourcefulness to work with cross-functional teams situated around the world to execute the BWRX-300 SMR design with a sharp focus on safety, world-class quality and on-time delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, automation engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years of experience, with electrical systems, P&IDs, process instrumentation, instrumentation rack assembly and configuration, automation technologies, and control systems.
• Eligibility Requirements: For the US The preferred work location for this role is the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote (US Based) candidates will be considered.
• 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 will be onsite at the Markham office 3 days a week

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn different BWRX-300 SMR Systems.
• Willingness and ability to work on new I&C systems and develop expertise on GE Vernova policies, procedures, and standards.
• Effective time management and multitasking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Global mindset with a willingness to understand different cultures and work collaboratively.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
• Experience in a regulated industry [e.g., nuclear power, process, marine, medical/pharmaceutical, oil & gas], preferably under 10 CFR 50 Appendix B Quality Program (or equivalent) for safety-related systems, structures, and components.
• For Canada GE 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 be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
• You must have legal authorization to work in Canada, and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.
• Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.

Responsibilities

• Own & execute task from different workstreams such as PLM, Jira, Smartsheet, ELM, Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) that relates to BWRX-300 SMR instrumentation design engineering.
• Responsible for developing innovative engineering solutions for BWRX-300 SMR process instrumentation and meeting customer’s Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements and GE Vernova’s design guidelines.
• Develop detailed instrumentation schematic, wiring and cable block arrangement drawings/BOM to support process or mechanical system upgrade or modifications anticipated on a project.
• Working knowledge of applicable national & international codes/Standards/directives such as IEC, NEC, CSA, ANSI, IEEE, ISA, ISO, NFPA, ASME, API etc.
• Interpret the scope of the project and develop or review instrument datasheets, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and instrumentation racks list, deploying I&C design principles to improve the overall system performance.
• Develop or strongly support standardization and/or cost-out efforts to improve the competitiveness of GVH’s product and service offerings.
• Take an active role in the continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and deliverables.
• Contribute to quarterly, semi-annual and annual team priorities and initiatives.
• Effectively interact with other GE Vernova customers and suppliers, as well as with internal GVH functions such as sourcing, drafting, systems engineering, other disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, materials, human factors engineering, etc.) and project management.

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.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

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