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GE Vernova · 2 months ago

Lead Engineer - I&C Rod Control Systems

Wilmington NC USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Lead Engineer for their Plant Instrumentation & Control Systems Design team. The role focuses on the development and support of rod control systems for boiling water reactors, including system design, testing, and field deployment.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an understanding of rod control systems used in existing and new boiling water reactors (BWRs)

Review and implement system based on requirements specifications developed based on customer requirements, technical regulations and industry standards

Prepare and maintain system design artifacts such as logic diagrams, input/output (I/O) lists, equipment and cabinet layout diagrams or drawings, system elementary drawings, hardware wiring/connection diagrams, bills of material, various plans and reports, etc

Perform and document technology assessment reports and/or trade studies supporting selection of hardware and software technologies for incorporation into rod control systems

Support creating feasibility studies describing rod control system conceptual architectures and functional descriptions

Support system design reviews

Prepare high-level software design documents describing software program architecture, inputs, transfer functions, algorithms, and outputs

Perform hands on development, configuration and integration of prototype hardware and software for programmable logic controllers, industrial PC’s, and human-machine interfaces, and Distributed Control Sy

Develop prototype system software using object-oriented programming (C/C++), PLC ladder logic, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) tools to support system proof of concept testing

Configure signal conditioning electronics, motor controllers, motors, and network components

Prepare proof-of-concept test procedures using system requirements and functional description

Perform and document results of system proof-of-concept testing

Develop and configure test equipment and simulators for software development and testing

Maintain environmental, health and safety qualifications needed to perform laboratory work

Support on-site system installation, acceptance, commissioning, and start-up testing

Prepare system operation and maintenance or testing documentation

Support the team with technical support to aid customers in troubleshooting rod control system failures

Support identification, assessment, resolution, and corrective/preventive actions needed to address nonconformances and conditions adverse to quality

Execute work defined by work plans, process documents, work deliverables templates

Ensure compliance with GEH procedures/processes, nuclear regulations, applicable industry standards, and customer requirements

Support simplification, process improvement, and cost-out initiatives

Qualification

Distributed Control SystemsProgrammable Logic ControllersHuman Machine InterfaceC/C++ ProgrammingMotor Positioning SystemsNetworking ComponentsSoftware Development LifecycleTechnical RegulationsProcess ImprovementTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent 4-year technical degree

5 years' experience with productivity software [i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio]

3 years' experience with “from scratch” system and software design, configuration, analysis, testing, and modeling related to: Distributed Control Systems (DCS) OR Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) OR Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

2 years' experience designing human machine interface screens or graphical user interfaces

2 years' experience working with motor positioning/servo systems using closed loop control

2 years' experience developing software supporting serial and Ethernet data communications

2 years' with configuration and operation of networking components

3 years' experience working under a structured systems and software development lifecycle process including use of industry standards, design practices, and guides for software development and testing

Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required

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

Preferred

Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent 4-year technical degree

4 years of experience with power generation or industrial controls equipment

4 years of experience with instrumentation and control system new product development projects

2 years' experience developing set points and calibration methodologies

4 years of experience in “from scratch” programmable logic controller (PLC) or other industrial platforms like the Siemens Simatic S7 PLC platform or the Stratus Fault-Tolerant Server

4 years' experience in coding development on distributed control systems (DCS) software design including GE Mark-VIe DCS

3 years of experience developing human machine interfaces or graphical user interfaces

4 years of experience developing C/C++ software in accordance with industry standards

4 years of experience working with motor positioning/servo systems using closed loop control like the CntrlX Motor Controller or Safety PLC

2 years of hands-on experience wiring cabinets, building connectors, installation, and configuration of electrical/electronic components for product testing

Prior nuclear power plant systems or operator training including reactor theory

Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, results oriented analyst and engineer – Able to make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions

Strong communication skills, both verbal and writing

Self-starter with energy and positive “Can-Do” attitude with legacy of delivering on commitments and stretch goals

Team player with cross-discipline and functional leadership knowledge, skills, and experience

Continuous improvement “mindset” with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process

Some knowledge, skill, and experience using LEAN and Simplification techniques and tools