Mechanical Design Engineer - Reactor Hardware Design

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

5d • $72,000 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer for the Reactor Internal Design Hardware Team, you will design Reactor Modification Hardware to support the ongoing operation and performance of the existing Ge Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) 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 internship or Co-op experience or relevant research experience.
• This role requires working onsite at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
• 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

• Experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling)
• Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to innovate and solve problems with mechanical design
• Communicate progress, ideas, plans, and output effectively
• Nuclear Industry experience, understanding of nuclear reactor components
• Knowledge of Geometric Design & Tolerancing
• 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.

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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees