Mechanical Design Engineer 2- Reactor Hardware Design

GE VernovaWilmington, NC
$72,000 - $108,000Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer 2 for the Reactor Internal Design Hardware Team with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), you will design Reactor Modification Hardware to support the ongoing operation and performance for our customers’ existing Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Nuclear Fleet. The hardware is subjected to stringent nuclear, quality, and regulatory standards and could be the difference between a power plant continuing operation or permanently shutting down. These components will function to replace existing plant hardware to either prevent failure or enhance performance to keep the BWR Fleet operating safely and competitively for years to come.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
  • 3-month relevant research, internship, or Co-op experience
  • Eligibility for access to U.S. export-controlled information

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to innovate and solve problems with mechanical design
  • Effective oral and written communication of progress, ideas, plans, and output
  • Nuclear Industry experience, understanding of nuclear reactor components

Responsibilities

  • Design Reactor Modifications based on design input, product and customer requirements, industry codes and standards, and operating environment within defined schedule and cost limits
  • Prepare 3D models, drawings, perform analysis and create specifications to support hardware development
  • Collaborate with the Tooling Team, Analysis Teams, Field Deployment Teams, and Services Business to deliver designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and Safety
  • Perform design reviews to present your design to engineering peers and leadership and obtain feedback
  • Provide technical support throughout the procurement and fabrication process
  • Document the final design to ensure it meets all application and design requirements
  • Engage in emergent issue support of customers during Outage Season to help solve challenging problems with technical guidance and fast-paced design, build, test response

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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
  • Relocation Assistance Provided
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