Lead Engineer - Instrumentation (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Process Instrumentation Engineer (IAE) you will leverage your engineering skills to develop field instrumentation datasheets, instrument lists, and instrument rack lists, and specifications, instrument installation details that relate to the BWRX-300 SMR Instrumentation Design scope. This individual will mainly focus on the design integration of field pipe mount and rack mounted instrumentation with GEV control hardware systems. They will work in collaboration with other engineers and technical leads (TLs) to develop innovative designs that will aid in defining the instrumentation modifications required on SMR BWRX-300 nuclear plant systems such as HVAC, IC, Nuclear Boiler Instrumentation, Shut Down Cooling, Reactor Water Cleanup, Turbine Controls, Fuel Pool Cooling, etc. This individual is expected to execute projects of varying complexity in different project phases under the guidance of senior engineers and TLs within the team. This role requires strong engineering and technical skills and resourcefulness to work with cross‑functional teams situated around the world to execute the BWRX‑300 Small Modular Reactor design with a sharp focus on safety, world‑class quality and on‑time delivery.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Own & execute task from different workstreams such as PLM, Jira, Smartsheet, ELM, Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) that relates to BWRX‑300 instrumentation design engineering.
• Responsible for developing innovative engineering solutions for BWRX‑300 process instrumentation and meeting customer’s Critical‑to‑Quality (CTQ) requirements and GE Vernova’s design guidelines.
• Develop detailed instrumentation schematic, wiring and cable block arrangement drawings/BOM to support process or mechanical system upgrade or modifications anticipated on a project.
• Working knowledge of applicable national & international codes/Standards/directives such as IEC, NEC, CSA, ANSI, IEEE, ISA, ISO, NFPA, ASME, API etc.
• Interpret the scope of the project and develop or review instrument datasheets, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and instrumentation racks list, deploying I&C design principles to improve the overall system performance.
• Develop or strongly support standardization and/or cost‑out efforts to improve the competitiveness of GE Vernova’s product and service offerings.
• Take an active role in the continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and deliverables.
• Contribute to quarterly, semi‑annual and annual team priorities and initiatives.
• Effectively interact with other GE Vernova customers and suppliers, as well as with internal GEV functions such as sourcing, drafting, systems engineering, other disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, materials, human factors engineering, etc.) and project management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, automation engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, with strong understanding of electrical systems, P&IDs, process instrumentation, instrumentation rack assembly and configuration, automation technologies, and control systems.

Eligibility Requirements:

• For the United States the preferred work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to learn different BWRX‑300 SMR Systems.
• Willingness and ability to work on new I&C systems and develop expertise on GE Vernova policies, procedures, and standards.
• Effective time management and multitasking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Global mindset with a willingness to understand different cultures and work collaboratively.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
• Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., nuclear power, process, marine, medical/pharmaceutical, oil & gas), preferably under 10 CFR 50 Appendix B Quality Program (or equivalent) for safety‑related systems, structures, and components.

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 Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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).