GE Vernova Nuclear - Systems/Process Engineer

Job Description Summary
This entry level position will make immediate contributions to the team responsible for Process or System Engineering, while being technically mentored by a team of high performing engineers. The individual will work within an energetic team environment to perform complex problem solving to support a variety of applications for existing as well as new plants

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering designs. Work scope typically includes the following essential responsibilities:
• Develop creative solutions and reduce complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
• Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures.
• Lead and conduct calculations, design analyses, evaluations, and verifications for various advanced reactor safety and non-safety system functions.
• Apply engineering knowledge and practical experience to the analysis, investigation, and solution of complex design problems and application issues.
• Creates design deliverables from conceptual requirements to detailed drawings at different phases of the project.
• Professionally respond to customer information requests, emergent plant issues, and audits.
• Work proactively with reactor product line and quality personnel through process procedure approvals, process qualification approvals, and non-conforming material disposition.
• Manages interface between systems, components, and project/product management organizations.
• Develop innovative chemical processes to improve the efficiency of reactor coolant purification systems or fuel manufacturing processes
• Apply knowledge of materials science to develop novel solutions for effective shielding or extended mechanical life

Additionally, depending on position, your role will include some of the following technical responsibilities:

• Assists in the development and implementation of integrated design processes pertaining to requirements management, requirements traceability, configuration management, change control principles, standards, and best practices through the design, licensing, construction, and decommissioning life of the reactor.
• Conducts component and system integration with overall nuclear plant design. Focused on activities that span multiple components and systems that are concerned with how to integrate for maximum performance, operability, and design to cost.
• Support initiatives for new or improved plant components and system-level analyses.
• Contribute to new plant design activities for various power plant systems.
• Develop drawings and specifications to assure products can reliably meet all engineering and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemical engineering or related discipline from an accredited college of university.

Eligibility Requirement

• 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.
• The required work location for this role is at the GE Hitachi Nuclear Headquarters Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided)
• GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Understanding of basic material property behavior.
• Understanding of basic chemical process engineering.
• Understanding of engineering design documents and drawings.
• Familiarity with BWR plant systems and/or chemistry issues.
• Experience in ChemCAD, Aspen, or similar software.
• Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others.
• Background in nuclear power plant technology.
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment and determination.
• Detail oriented and accountable for results.
• Communicate with credibility and humility.
• Displays a strong drive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.

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.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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