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Lead Engineer - Systems Engineering

Job Description Summary

Work on I&C Systems team with a focus on work planning, technical approach, design assurance, and execution excellence from ITO thru OTR on new build and modernization projects.

Job Description

The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered within 200 miles of Wilmington, NC.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Lead integrated approaches and solutions across the diverse plant disciplines or specialties of Instrumentation, Control, DCS, HFE, Simulation and Electrical.
  • Coordinate across matrixed Engineering teams to develop I&C system architecture, analyze plant system requirements, operations and maintenance goals, equipment selection, phased implementations, develop list of clarifications and exceptions, prepare proposals with scope, conformance matrix and risk scorecard, work plans, cost estimates, and schedules.
  • Support business and product line leaders in ITO commercial risk review process, marketing initiatives, bid proposals, RFQ evaluation, and technical recommendations.
  • Lead preparation of high thru low work planning, scheduling, and resource loading across lifecycle phases of Engineer-Procure-Construct or new product introduction using the applicable practices, guides, and tools.
  • Support project engineering or manager with understanding execution metric and status, issues, risks, mitigation or recovering plans, and be extremely proactive to identify changes in scope.
  • Drive compliance utilizing scope, level 5 work plan, budget, overall schedule, applicable design processes, and discipline specific practices and tools including design and technical reviews.
  • Lead “day-to-day” operations and follow-up to ensure deliverables are produced and commitments met on-spec., on-budget, and on-schedule.
  • Collaborate proactively and inclusively for overall team across other engineering disciplines to support integrated plant design objectives.
  • Collaborate with project management, project engineering, support functions, and others to drive project completion.
  • Identify, confirm, document, and lead resolution of technical, risk, other emergent issues.
  • Provide technical oversight and mentorship to ensure system designs and deliverables comply with requirements throughout design release to manufacturing or supplier including production, validation, installation, and commission tests.
  • Champion conformance with regulations and guides, standard review plans, branch technical positions, interim staff guidance, information notices and summaries, bulletins, orders, applicable nuclear guidance, and industry standards.
  • Remain current on nuclear regulatory issues and system, component, and equipment product knowledge.
  • Use variety of tools for requirements, design, change, configuration, and document management.
  • Support simplification, continuous process improvement, and cost-out.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics or equivalent 4-year technical degree.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial, thermal power, or nuclear industry working in plant instrumentation application, control and monitoring system design, digital control system (DCS), networking, and data communications architecture definition including requisition engineering, implementation, test, installation, and commissioning.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered within 200 miles of Wilmington, NC.
  • This role will require a minimum of once-a-month travel to Wilmington, NC for onsite testing.
  • 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 nuclear analog and digital instrumentation, control, monitoring, electric power system and field engineering with working knowledge in safety-related, significant to safety, and non-safety-related systems, hardware, software, theory of operation, instrument set point and calibration methodologies, equipment environmental and seismic testing and qualification.
  • Experience in US and international nuclear regulatory affairs, licensing, laws, rules, regulations, guidance, etc. applicable to power and test reactors.
  • Competency in industry standards IEEE, IEC, and quality standards.
  • Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, balanced, and a results-oriented analyst and leader.
  • Self-starter with energy, positive “Can-Do” attitude and inclusive style – Proven track record of delivering commitments on specification, on budget, and on schedule.
  • Strong verbal communication, as well as facilitation and presentation skills for technical and business audiences – Able to communicate openly, calmly, and crisply in stressful situations.               
  • Solid technical writing skills with focus on requirements and design documents.

The base pay range for this position is $86K - $112K. 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. This position is expected to close on 6/13/25.

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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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