
Senior Structural Engineer – SMR Power Island
GE Vernova
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $111,200 - $213,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the structural analysis and design of non-reactor structures (e.g., Turbine Building, Radwaste Facilities, Control Building, Cooling Structures, etc)
- Perform/Review complex calculations for non-Seismic Category I structures for both seismic hazards and other sources of extreme loads
- Coordinate with architectural engineers to ensure structural elements can accommodate mechanical systems and interior layouts while ensuring safety is not compromised
- Work with geotechnical engineering to design robust foundation systems (mats, piles, and/or piers) including turbine pedestals that account for soil-structure interaction (SSI)
- Help develop standard offerings that are both modular and adaptable to various site conditions, focusing on ease of fabrication and speed of deployment/onsite assembly
- Prepare and review calculation packages and design reports related to Safety Analysis Reports (SAR) and construction/operating license applications
- 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
- Provide guidance to external partner engineering resources to ensure the quality of deliverables
- Support commercial and marketing opportunities to develop new business opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related Science or technical discipline
- At least 10 years of experience in structural design
- At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent heavy industrial new builds
- Master’s or PhD degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or similar
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration in one or more state
- Technical mastery of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as ANSYS, GT STRUDL, etc.
- Familiarity with data-centric BIM management tools, such as Hexagon SmartPlant (S3D) and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
- Understanding of nuclear industry and technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
structural analysisstructural designcomplex calculationsseismic designfoundation designsoil-structure interactionmodular designFinite Element AnalysisANSYSGT STRUDL
Soft Skills
coordinationteam collaborationrelationship buildingguidancecommunication
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in EngineeringMaster’s degree in Civil EngineeringPhD in Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)Structural Engineer (SE)