Job Description Summary
The Lead Engineer performs a key role within GE Vernova Hitachi’s (GVH) Design process and Requirements Management team within the Advanced Applications Engineering group. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of Requirements Management and Design Processes to support advanced reactor design teams and projects. Responsible for development and implementation of local, national, and jurisdictional regulations, codes, and standards, as well as technical and product requirements.
The ideal candidate should have experience with systems engineering, design engineering, regulations, codes and standards compliance for building a major infrastructure or critical facilities project. Experience in the nuclear field and working with a requirements management database like Siemens Teamcenter or IBM Doors Next Generation / Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) is preferred.
Job Description
Responsible for Design Process and Requirements Management activities that support:
- GE's BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and/or
- Gen-IV reactor technologies including Natrium and ARC sodium fast reactors (SFRs).
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop, evaluate, and execute engineering solutions to meet near term and long-range integration of plant and system design requirements, verification, and validation.
- Perform identification of verification and validation (V&V) requirements at the plant, system, and component level.
- Provide guidance and direction by interfacing with engineering teams, customers, and third parties to assist in the development and execution of licensing strategy and compliance with regulations, codes, and standards.
- Lead and provide key technical consultation on incorporating design and requirements management tools and methodology into established design processes in support of new nuclear projects.
- Maintain an active role in developing and defining requirements management and design process improvements to anticipate, apply, adapt, or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs.
- Provide technical consultation and direction by interfacing with engineering teams, customers, and third parties to assist in the development and execution of licensing strategy and compliance with regulations, codes, and standards.
- Support GVH businesses, internal & external customers, and suppliers as required.
- Provide technical consultation to cross functional business teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product center, supplier, or field issues.
- Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GVH customers.
- Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new and experienced materials engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in design process or requirements management.
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.
- 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
- Demonstrated experience in the fields of Design Process, Engineering Design, and Requirements management.
- Requirements Management experience utilizing IBM Rational DOORs/Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) or similar tool.
- Experience in designing, building, or operating large infrastructure, manufacturing or critical facilities projects.
- Experience in operating or designing BWR/PWR commercial or Navy Nuclear power plants.
- Knowledge of USNRC and CNSC licensing and IAEA requirements.
- High performing employee with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business.
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.
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
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $110K and $160K CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: eligible for annual incentive program
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
