Senior Engineer - I&C Systems Design (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The BWRX-300 Controls Systems Senior Design Engineer is responsible for design and analysis of I&C systems for GE Vernova's BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plant systems engineering, controls, or operations.
• The preferred work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
• 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 nuclear analog and digital instrumentation, control, and monitoring with detailed knowledge in safety-related systems, hardware, software, theory of operation, including equipment environmental, seismic qualification (EQ) testing and field services or plant start-ups.
• Experience in Distributed Control & Information System (DCIS) application and deployment.
• Experience in plant system reliability, simulation, and cyber security requirements.
• Experience using industry standards.
• Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, results oriented – Able to learn quickly and make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions.
• Effective communication, cross- discipline and functional facilitation, and influencing skills, both verbal and written with focus on requirements, design basis document and technical presentation preparation and delivery.
• Inclusive team player able to work successfully in matrix environment – Executing multiple assignments and priorities.
• Able and willing to take ownership and responsibility for work scoping, deliverables planning, prioritizing, scheduling, budgeting, action tracking, monitoring, corrective actions, reporting, etc. in a stressful schedule driven environment.
• Self-starter with positive energy, bias for action, and proven track record of delivering on commitments and goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement “mindset” with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process.
• 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

• Demonstrate accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership, develop talent through mentorship, and act as the point-of-contact between your engineering team and both internal and external customers.
• Lead I&C System design and development from conceptual through preliminary and detailed design, fabrication, assembly, production test, validation test as well as site installation, start-up test, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to define and achieve functional, performance, reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) targets and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Perform, lead, or manage design and related technical scope for hand-off to internal or external suppliers for implementation of all applicable system and component requirements, interfaces, and functions.
• This responsibility includes design authority for performance, design assurance, qualification, standards, regulatory guidance, certification or licensing commitments, technical contract, human factors, safety hazards, reliability, cyber security, etc. of assigned systems.
• Collaborate with system supplier implementation teams to develop, perform, and review system and integration test plans, procedures, and reports including factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, construction tests, pre-operational tests, and start-up tests.

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: Mid Level