Lead Engineer – Plant I&C Rod Control Systems

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Engineer in Plant I&C for the design and development of rod control systems for boiling water reactors. Supporting OEM rod control systems in operating fleets and new reactor designs.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $188,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain an understanding of rod control systems used in existing and new boiling water reactors (BWRs).
Review and implement system based on requirements specifications developed based on customer requirements, technical regulations and industry standards.
Prepare and maintain system design artifacts such as logic diagrams, input/output (I/O) lists, equipment and cabinet layout diagrams or drawings, system elementary drawings, hardware wiring/connection diagrams, bills of material, various plans and reports, etc.
Perform and document technology assessment reports and/or trade studies supporting selection of hardware and software technologies for incorporation into rod control systems.
Prepare high-level software design documents describing software program architecture, inputs, transfer functions, algorithms, and outputs.
Perform hands on development, configuration and integration of prototype hardware and software for programmable logic controllers, industrial PC’s, and human-machine interfaces, and Distributed Control Systems.
Configure signal conditioning electronics, motor controllers, motors, and network components.
Prepare proof-of-concept test procedures using system requirements and functional description.
Perform and document results of system proof-of-concept testing.
Develop and configure test equipment and simulators for software development and testing.
Support on-site system installation, acceptance, commissioning, and start-up testing.
Support identification, assessment, resolution, and corrective/preventive actions needed to address nonconformances and conditions adverse to quality.
Ensure compliance with GEH procedures/processes, nuclear regulations, applicable industry standards, and customer requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent 4-year technical degree
3 years’ experience with "from scratch" system and software design, configuration, analysis, testing, and modeling related to: Distributed Control Systems (DCS) OR Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) OR Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) OR Motor positioning/servo systems using closed loop controls
2 years' experience designing human machine interface screens or graphical user interfaces
3 years' experience working under a structured systems and software development lifecycle process including use of industry standards, design practices, and guides for software development and testing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

system designsoftware designconfigurationtestingmodelingDistributed Control SystemsProgrammable Logic ControllersSupervisory Control and Data Acquisitionmotor positioningclosed loop controls

Soft Skills

problem solvingcommunicationcollaborationattention to detailanalytical thinking