
Lead Applications Engineer – SMR Power Island Mechanical Systems
GE Vernova
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $98,400 - $188,600 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
- High performing energetic leader
- 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
- 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
mechanical systems engineeringnuclear mechanical systems designmodular solutionsproject managementrisk managementplanning/schedulingchange managementsafety classificationperformance criteriaregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsleadership skillsstrategic thinkingcreativityteam performancecommunication skillsability to balance multiple demandsenergetic leadershipliaison abilitiesproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering