Job Description SummarySystems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process, resulting in an optimized plant system design for the GE Vernova BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR). Design activities consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers, with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the end users’ needs. The discipline executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. This role contributes to the overall strategy of the business within the Systems Engineering area.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible for Mechanical Nuclear Island (MNI) engineering activities supporting the BWRX-300 SMR system design. Responsible for analysis and design work supporting system requirements and specificationsDevelop process flow calculations, prepare process flow diagrams and perform thermodynamic and heat/fluid flow transfer calculations.Be a key member of the Systems Engineering leadership team and specifically responsible for all technical and engineering deliverables needed to support design of the BWRX-300 SMR.Plan / develop technical and management processes to improve both team and customer productivity.Liaise with customers, in partnership with engineering leadership and Project Management.Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned system design activities.Improve areas of project execution and department management through lean methodology and Design to Cost principles.Support development efforts for new products and new technology.Responsible to undertake the necessary corrective and preventive actions resulting from Quality noncompliance monitoring and audit programs.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear EngineeringMinimum 8 years of experience in an engineering roleMinimum 4 years of experience in nuclear system design activities including development of process flow diagrams, thermodynamic and heat/fluid flow transfer calculations, engineering specifications, etc.Minimum of 6 years of experience in the ability to effectively function in a dynamic design environment and manage the demands of multiple tasks and projects, while maintaining an uncompromised commitment to personal and nuclear safety principles

Desired Characteristics:

Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear EngineeringStrong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programsEstablished project management skillsOntario P. Eng. certification

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

 

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

 

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes