SMR Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

33d • Remote

About The Position

Systems Engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers, with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users’ needs. The Systems Engineering discipline executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Systems Engineering involvement in the design process encompasses everything from concept to production to operation. This role influences the quality of both the individual’s work and the work of others on the team. It executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Requirements

• For role in Canada - This role requires 8 years of experience in the Engineering/Technology & Systems Engineering within the nuclear industry.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Professional Engineering Designation in Ontario (P.eng)
• For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 8 years of BWR nuclear experience.
• Eligibility Requirements For roles in USA - Strong preference for candidate who could relocate to Wilmington, NC.
• You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• 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

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Mechanical Nuclear Island Systems (MNI) engineering activities that support the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design.
• Overall ownership of mechanical design for the Nuclear Boiler (B21), Isolation Condenser (E52) and Fine Motion Control Rod Drive (G12) Systems, including both the DNNP-1 specific design and future design iterations.
• Construction support of the DNNP-1 SMR currently under construction by OPG.
• Procurement support of the DNNP-1 project for assigned systems.
• Conduct component and product integration.
• Manage product and systems requirements, specifications and flow down.
• Drive validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level testing.
• Responsible for defining product requirements for the module / component / subcontractors and partners teams.
• Manage interface between components and execution organizations.
• Responsible for driving CTQ / Risk trades within the teams designing the components.
• Manage the overall product configuration and configuration control system.
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy.
• Maintain a basic understanding of key business drivers; use this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Understand how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework.
• Resolve issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures.
• Consult more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be include leading a junior team.
• For customer facing roles, develop strong customer relationships and serve as the interface between customer and GE.
• Explain technical information to others.

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