Lead Applications Engineer - SMR Nuclear Island Mechanical Systems

GE Vernova is a leader in nuclear energy technology, and they are seeking a Lead Applications Engineer for Nuclear Island Mechanical Systems. This role involves working with a multi-discipline engineering team to deploy SMR plant technology and perform detailed gap analysis on mechanical systems design for various sites.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a deep working knowledge of the design basis for standard plant mechanical systems of the BWRX-300 technology (e.g., nuclear boiler system, ECCS systems, control rod drive system, cooling and cleanup systems, 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, 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 with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance
• 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