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GE Vernova · 3 weeks ago

Lead Engineer 1 - Mechanical Component Design - (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Vernova is a company focused on the nuclear energy sector, seeking a Lead Engineer for Mechanical Component Design. The role involves designing nuclear plant components, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ownership and accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks. Takes personal responsibility, understanding impacts and risks associated with design decisions

Considers customer needs and maintains open communication with interfacing engineers and project stakeholders

Performs component design related work as governed by ASME Section III and CSA codes and standards

Prepares CAD models, drawings, specifications, and detailed design basis documentation for nuclear component designs

Interfaces with other engineering teams, project managers, project engineers, procurement, suppliers, and other business functions and partners as needed

Understands component material selection & fabrication processes to create optimized component designs and address supplier non-conformances & emergent issues as needed

Performs independent verification of design work ensuring strict procedure adherence

Works closely with sourcing and manufacturing to support cost reduction activities

Develops procedures and identifies opportunities to improve engineering productivity

Works with technical leader to establish effective work plans, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements, and work processes

Responsible for equipment requirement specifications, drawings, assistance in vendor evaluation and selection

Performs fundamental engineering calculations and modeling

Assessment of failure modes, causality, and risk in relation to assigned work scopes

Participates in and leads teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringASME Section IIICAD modelingFinite Element AnalysisAutodesk InventorProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college or university

1 Year Experience working with ASME Section III standards

5 Years of Mechanical Engineering Experience

Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (up to 10%)

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

PE for the US candidates or P. Eng for Canadian candidates

Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation

BWR reactor vessel/internals design experience

Strong interpersonal and proven leadership skills

Strong communication skills and capable of clearly articulating specific technical topics or assignments

Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, Finite Element Analysis, statistics, CAD modeling and drafting practices (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)

Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design