Senior Civil Structural Engineer New Nuclear Plant Projects (Remote Eligible U.S.)

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

36d•$111,200 - $185,400•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Civil Structural Engineer contributes to the team responsible for the development of Civil Engineering activities in support of the New Nuclear Plants Engineering projects. Perform activities within a team environment, working with a global team of partner organizations and suppliers to successfully deliver New Nuclear Plant Projects.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science Engineering
For the US a Professional Engineer registration in one or more state
Canadian P. Eng registration (Professional Engineer Ontario) for Canada.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in nuclear engineering or equivalent technical environment
Minimum of 3 years of nuclear power plant BOP/TI design and/or operation experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a program or technical leadership role
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers
Eligibility Requirements: For the US the preferred work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
Willing to travel up to 25% domestic and international
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.
For Canada this role requires working two days a week onsite in the Markham Ontario office.
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 (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)). 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.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Civil Engineering
Proven ability to think strategically, be creative and move quickly
Strong team building skills
Process oriented with ability to facilitate continuous performance improvement
Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships
Working knowledge of BWR plants and specifically the BOP/TI/HVAC system side of the plant
Experience in the construction of a nuclear power plant
Knowledge of nuclear business products, business processes, customers and competitive environment
For Canada GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
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

Provide system design deliverables which include: system design specifications, which include performing structural analysis and calculations
Perform Soil-Structure-Interaction (SSI) analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Safety-Related Structures
Perform design and analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Safety-Related Structures in accordance with the following codes: ASME B&PV Section III Division 2, AISC N690 code, and ACI 349 code.
Perform Static and Dynamic analysis of complex NI and Containment structures using SAP4, ANSYS and/or NASTRAN computer codes.
Understand and analyze the effect of thermal stresses in the reactor containment and resolve over stress conditions
Define hydrodynamic input loads for calculation of dynamic response of containment structure and the C/S design of reactor containment
Analyze the effects of missiles, aircraft impact and severe wind on reinforced concrete structures
Develop engineering reports and licensing documentation.
Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, the NRC and international regulatory authorities on technical issues.
Incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents; prepare systems documentation using the designated requirements management tool
Lead and conduct design analyses, evaluations, and verifications for various BWR structural systems
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
Work proactively with existing BWR product line and quality personnel through process procedure approvals, process qualification approvals, and non-conforming material disposition
Perform work tasks in accordance with current regulatory guides and industry standards applicable to the Systems and Equipment and the associated components and their interfaces with other systems
Provide on-time, quality delivery of equipment packages and engineering documentation in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines

Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $112,000 to $160,000.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $111,200.00 and $185,400.00.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
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.