Engineer – I&C Systems Design

Overview

The BWRX-300 Controls Systems Design Engineer is responsible for design and analysis of I&C systems for nuclear power plant applications. The required work location is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Headquarters in Wilmington, NC or the GVH Markham, Ontario (Canada) office.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.
• Act as the point-of-contact between the engineering team and internal and external customers.
• Perform 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 RAM targets and conduct FMEA.
• Lead or manage design and related technical scope for hand-off to internal or external suppliers, including design authority for performance, design assurance, qualification, standards, regulatory guidance, certification or licensing commitments, technical contracts, human factors, safety hazards, reliability, cyber security, and other system requirements.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 2 months of experience (including internship experience) in nuclear power industry plant systems engineering, controls, or operations.

Eligibility

• The required work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Headquarters in Wilmington, NC or the GVH Markham, Ontario (Canada) office.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) systems, controls, or operations.
• 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 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 a matrix environment with 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 a 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.

Canada

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

Note: This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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.

Pay range: For Canada-based candidates, the pay range is CAD 69,300 to CAD 119,300. The specific pay offered may be influenced by experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: Discretionary annual bonus

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Pay range (U.S. bases): For candidates applying to a U.S.-based position, the pay range is USD 69,600 to USD 120,200. The Company may apply geographic differentials in some areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by factors such as experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and is expected to remain open for at least seven days after posting.

This position includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach, 24/7 nurse-based resources; and access to the Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, and other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and paid holidays.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates sponsor certain employee benefit plans. 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. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.