Hybrid Lead Applications Engineer – SMR Power Island Mechanical Systems

at GE Vernova

• Job title: Lead Applications Engineer – SMR Power Island Mechanical Systems
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $98,400 - $188,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Wilmington, United States

About the role

• Lead Applications Engineer for Power Island Mechanical Systems developing SMR plant technology solutions. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners for technical proposals and designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep technical knowledge of the design basis for standard plant mechanical systems of the BWRX-300 technology (e.g., steam systems, condensate and feedwater systems, cooling water systems, HVAC, fire protection systems, radwaste systems, pneumatics, etc)
• Support gap analysis between standard plant mechanical systems and site-specific requirements, including regulatory requirements and industry recognized mechanical codes and standards
• Evaluate impacts of site-specific requirements on both mechanical systems and their system and building interfaces
• Support integration across multiple engineering disciplines, including architectural engineering, licensing, equipment design, and safety systems
• Participate in design evolution programs that extend and improve our modularization strategies
• Contribute to an engineering team that assures proposals and early works packages for selected sites are compatible with our standard product offering
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with internal engineering teams
• Interface with external partners, customers, and other applicable country specific regulatory agencies as required on technical issues
• Work with proposal and early works teams to build estimates, schedules, and identify risks associated with different opportunities
• Provide guidance to external partner engineering resources to ensure the quality of deliverables
• Support commercial and marketing opportunities to develop new business opportunities
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of GEVH
• Support GEVH initiatives, corrective action, process improvement and simplification
• Ensure adherence to GEVH's standards for nuclear safety and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical systems engineering for power generation, nuclear, or other large-scale, regulated infrastructure industries
• Knowledge of nuclear mechanical systems design principles, including safety classification, functional requirements, and performance criteria
• Familiarity with nuclear mechanical codes and standards such as ASME, ANSI/ANS, ASTM, ISO 9001, etc.
• Knowledge of diverse regulatory schemes (e.g., US NRC, CNSC, IAEA, etc.)
• Familiarity with modular solutions and associated interface requirements
• Ability to be a liaison between organizations that are operating in separate geographic locations
• High performing individual with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to think strategically, be creative and move quickly
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of highly experienced engineers and balance multiple demands and priorities
• Experience with project management skillset (communication, risk, planning/scheduling, change management)
• EPC experience and knowledge; specifically, power plant
• Understanding of nuclear industry and technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Permissive time off