Principal Engineer – BWR Steam Turbine Controls (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job Description Summary

Make technical decisions and recommendations recognized as fact based, reasonable, and authoritative with impact on designs, analysis, reports, etc. Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving challenging intra- and inter- Discipline problems. Defines technical strategy, plans, objectives, requirements, work scope, nuclear regulations and industry standards, guides, etc. Assesses staff competencies. Provides mentorship and oversight, etc.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Focus is Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) for IAEA Safety Guide and IEC Standards based Safety Class None (SCN) and SC3 or US NRC based Non- Safety-Related and Augmented Quality designated scope in the BWR turbine island (TI) and balance of plant (BOP) control and monitoring systems and components or equipment.
• Complimentary, enabling, and critical focus is the GE Mark*VIe Distributed Control System (DCS) as well as the Mark* VIeS [IEC Std 61508 SIL-3 Safety Controller] designated scope. Scope includes all aspects of application engineering in the Mark* VIe product offering hardware and software plus data networking technology stack including; module selection, cabinet configuration and detailed design, control, monitoring, alarm management, human machine or systems interface (HMI/HSI) software programming as well as all related digital tools [e.g.; ToolBoxST, ControlST, CIMPLICITY, ActivePoint, Virtual Controller, Virtual Development Infrastructure (VDI), etc.
• Develop control philosophy, algorithm, mathematical modeling, and simulation to achieve innovative and robust designs with appropriate functions, features, performance, and margin across plant modes of operation.
• Lead systems design thru Conceptual, Preliminary, Detailed phases of Standard Plant Design followed by customer specific Engineer – Procure – Construct (EPC) projects.
• Prepare and maintain using data-centric digital tools with rigorous requirements, change control, and configuration management:
• Static documents of; reports, specifications, databases, tabular lists of; functions, algorithms, set points, equipment and instrument characteristics and configurations, electrical and heat loads, physical layout or placement in rooms, buildings, structures,
• Static diagrams or drawings of; context, functional block, sequential flow, ladder logic, digital logic, inter-connection wiring, electrical schematic, data communication and networking,
• Dynamic physics based and logic simulation design and analysis models.
• Collaborate with other Disciplines to define and achieve functional, performance, human factors, safety hazards, cyber security, reliability, availability, maintainability, and inspect’ability (RAMI) goals using failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), probabilistic risk analysis (PRA), and similar techniques.
• Support nuclear regulatory licensing document and request for information response preparation.
• Prepare high level design packages for internal turn-over as GEH is the systems integrator.
• Perform design technical oversight, review, and verification of deliverables to ensure their adequacy in; accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements.
• Perform implementation technical oversight of unit, module, system, and integration test plans, procedures, and reports including; factory acceptance (FAT), multi-system (MFAT), site acceptance (SAT), pre-operational (POT), and start-up (SUT) tests including inspection, test, or analysis and acceptance criteria (ITAAC) thru commercial operations date (COD).
• Lead technical assessment and optioneering studies, root cause analyses, design reviews, etc. of systems design and planned implementation or fulfillment approaches.
• Provide staff technical mentoring, guidance, oversight, competency or qualification assessment with balanced, respectful mindset.
• Champion knowledge capture and transfer, Lessons Learned, Best Practices, Design Guides, use of digital tools, etc.
• Prepare technical papers, awards, and patents.
• Participate in industry groups.
• Establish productive working relationships with; Engineering, Product and Project Management, other support functions, and both internal and external suppliers.
• Deliver with integrity, safety and security, quality, then output at cost – Champion nuclear culture.
• Support LEAN, Design To Cost, Value Engineering, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Computer Science or Technology, Software or Systems or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or equivalent advanced technical degree.
• 15 years' experience in design engineering thru commissioning of control and monitoring systems which were implemented using top tier DCS on large steam or combined cycle heavy duty gas turbine based thermal power plants.
• 10 years' experience preparing system design requirements, specifications, documentation, and related detailed design artifacts using digital tools such as; drawings, databases, tabular lists covering functions, algorithms, set points, equipment and instrument characteristics and configurations, electrical and heat loads, physical equipment layout.
• 10 years' experience preparing diagrams using digital tools such as; context, functional block, sequential flow, ladder logic, digital logic, inter-connection wiring, electrical schematic, data communication and networking as well as physics based algorithm development plus simulation and modeling.
• 10 years' experience with DCS systems integration from front end engineering design, application design, requisition engineering or fulfillment, test, and field engineering using a top tier DCS product offering [e.g.; GE Mark* VIe, Emerson Ovation, Schneider Tricon, Delta V, Siemens S7].
• 10 years' experience using industry standards applicable to DCS system design through requisition engineering or fulfillment and FAT to successful site installation test and COD:
• IEC Standards 60xxx, 61xxx and 62xxx series, OR
• IEEE Standards 828, 829, 830, 1008, 1012, 1028, 1042, and 1074.
• 10 year experience with excellent PC as well as productivity software [e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio].
• 5 year experience using digital tools preparing dynamic physics based process control algorithm development as well as logic analysis, modeling, and simulation.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Computer Science or Technology, Software or Systems or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. or second advanced technical degree.
• Professional Engineer – Control Systems by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
• PMI/PMP or MBA.
• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO).
• Experience in nuclear analog and digital instrumentation, control and monitoring with detailed knowledge in systems, hardware, software, theory of operation, mulation, s, detailed design, with be rfacing systems such as; control rod drive (CRD), rod block monitor (RBM), rod worth min instrument set point and calibration methodologies, testing and field services or plant start-ups.
• Experience in nuclear regulatory affairs as well as design certification and licensing processes in accordance with either international [e.g.; Canadian, UK, Finland, Sweden, IAEA] or US NRC laws, rules, general design criteria (GDC), regulatory guidance (RG), staff requirement memorandum (SRM), interim staff guidance (ISG), branch technical positions (BTP), information notices (IN).
• Experience with equipment qualification (EQ) [environmental, seismic, embedded digital] inspection, test, and analysis methodologies, plans, procedures, and reports to diverse nuclear industry regulations [e.g.; CSA, IAEA, NRC] and referenced standards [e.g.; ASME, CSA, IEC, IEEE].
• Experience in application, deployment and support engineering of complex, high reliability, harsh environment, real time operating digital systems involving single point failure criterion, dual-triple-quad redundancy, signal acquisition, data processing, inter-networking, separation, human factors, safety hazards, reliability, simulation, cyber security requirements.
• Experience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design tools:
• Content creation [e.g.; Confluence/Atlassian, Sharepoint/Microsoft],
• Requirements management [e.g.; DOORS-NextGen/IBM],
• Diagram and drawing [e.g.; Visio/Microsoft, Autocad/Autodesk],
• Design and analysis simulation [e.g.; Easy5/MSC, Simulink-MATLAB/MathWorks, Mathcad/PTC, 3KeyMaster/WSC],
• Change, configuration, document and bill of material (BOM) management [e.g.; ENOVIA/Dassault-Systemes].
• Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, results oriented – Able to make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions.
• Exceptional technical writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication and facilitating skills for technical and business audiences.
• Able and willing to take ownership and responsibility for scoping, planning, prioritizing, scheduling, budgeting, action tracking, monitoring, corrective actions, reporting, etc.
• Self-starter with energy and positive Can-Do” attitude.
• Proven track record of producing quality deliverables for large and complex designs on specification, budget, and schedule in a fast passed environment.
• Team player with cross- discipline and matrixed functional skills and experience.
• Able to handle multiple concurrent assignments and priorities.
• Adaptive with continuous learning and improvement mindset” with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process.
• Working knowledge, skill, and experience using Agile or LEAN, define, measure, analyze, improve, control (DMAIC), design for six sigma (DFSS), design for reliability (DFR), and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).

The base pay range for this position is $128k-202k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 10/25/2024.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary 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 access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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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