Headquarters: Wilmington, NC, USA
URL: http://gevernova.com
Job Description Summary
The I&C Systems Design Engineer is responsible for the design and analysis of I&C systems for nuclear power plant applications.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.
- Provides technical guidance and leadership, oversees project scheduling and resource planning, develops talent through mentorship, and acts as the point-of-contact between the engineering team and both internal and external customers.
- Leads I&C system design and development from conceptual through preliminary and detailed design, fabrication, assembly, production test, validation test, as well as site installation, start-up test, and commissioning.
- Performs, leads, or manages design and related technical scope from conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design including completion of nuclear regulatory design certification or plant licensing, procurement packages, and hand-off to suppliers for implementation of all applicable system and component requirements; interfaces, function, performance, design assurance process, qualification, standards, regulatory guidance, certification or licensing commitments, technical contract, human factors, safety hazards, reliability, and cyber security.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to define and achieve functional, performance, reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) targets and conducts failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
- Works with system supplier implementation teams to develop, perform, and review unit, module, system, and integration test plans, procedures, and reports including factory acceptance, site acceptance, construction, pre-operational, and start-up tests.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial instrumentation and control in sectors such as nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, aerospace, medical, or pharmaceutical.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with application, requisition, or field engineering involving mid-tier programmable logic controllers (PLC) or top-tier DCS in complex instrumentation, data acquisition, control, monitoring, or automation.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in safety-critical applications or regulated industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The preferred work location is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; however, highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final offers are contingent on obtaining necessary U.S. Government authorization.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in BWR nuclear analog and digital instrumentation, control, and monitoring with detailed knowledge of safety-related systems, hardware, software, operational theory, and environmental and seismic qualification testing.
- Experience in DCS or PLC application, deployment, and support engineering for complex, high-reliability systems covering signal acquisition, data processing, inter-networking, safety hazards, reliability, simulation, and cyber security.
- Proficiency with industry standards.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven with the ability to make sound, timely decisions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation and presentations.
- A team player capable of managing multiple assignments in a matrix environment.
- Proactive and responsible in work scoping, deliverable planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
- Self-starter with a bias for action and a proven track record in fast-paced settings.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a drive to optimize processes.
The base pay range for this position is $86,000 to $122,000. Specific compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skill set. The role is eligible for bonuses including performance bonus, variable incentive compensation, or equity, and is expected to close on Friday, November 7th.
The company offers a geographic salary differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach; a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and an Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and retirement contributions, along with access to Fidelity planning resources. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness.
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Application Deadline: November 08, 2025
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final offers are contingent on obtaining necessary U.S. Government authorization.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Vernova will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Employment is also contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.
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