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GE Vernova · 5 months ago

Lead Engineer – Plant Electrical Systems Design

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Vernova is a prominent company in the energy sector, focusing on innovative solutions in electrical systems design. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the design and analysis of plant electric power distribution systems, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while leading engineering solutions for advanced nuclear power systems.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for EPDS

Apply electrical circuit and electro-magnetic theory, mathematical modeling, and simulation to design electrical systems with desired behaviors including; power flow balance across modes of operation, setting of boundaries, optimization, coordination within and across voltage levels, and understanding complex systems of systems

EPDS scope includes AC and DC electric systems, components, and equipment such as; main generator plus unit and reserve auxiliary transformers with their interface to distribution and transmission grid, isolation phase bus duct, medium, and low voltage circuit breakers and disconnect switches with their trip units, digital protective relays, switchgear, switchboards, load or power centers, motor control centers, lighting and power service panels, cable and wire, building and containment penetrations, conduit, ducts, raceway, tray, grounding, lightning, and cathodic protection, motors, adjustable speed drives, batteries, chargers, inverters, uninterruptible power supplies, contactors, switches, relays, etc

Perform or lead design and related technical scope thru progression of; front end engineering design (FEED), Conceptual, Preliminary or Intermediate, Detailed or Final Design

Prepare and maintain using data-centric digital tools with rigorous requirements, change control, and configuration management: Static documents or; reports, specifications, databases, tabular lists of; functions, sizing calculations, equipment and instrument characteristics and configurations, electrical and heat loads, physical layout or placement in rooms, buildings, structures, Static diagrams or drawings of; context or functional block, one or single line, three line, relay coordination, electrical schematic, inter-connection wiring, etc., Dynamic physics based and electrical simulation design and analysis [e.g.; ETAP] models

Collaborate with other disciplines to define and achieve functional, performance, reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) goals using failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), probabilistic risk analysis (PRA), and related modern techniques

Lead or support; nuclear regulatory certification or licensing, procurement packages and hand-off to suppliers for implementation of systems and components requirements including; function, performance, design assurance, qualification [environmental, seismic], regulatory and standards compliance, human factors, safety hazards, reliability, cyber security, etc

Collaborate with and provide oversight of suppliers thru procurement and construction to develop, perform, and review unit, module, system, and integration test plans, procedures, and reports including; factory acceptance, site acceptance, pre-operational, and start-up tests including inspection, test, or analysis and acceptance criteria thru commercial operations date

Establish productive working relationships with; product and project management, support functions, Architect Engineer (A/E), Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) partner(s), and suppliers

Perform detailed oversight, review, and verification of deliverables from suppliers to ensure their; adequacy, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements

Perform optioneering or trade-off studies for technical, risk, and cost optimization

Prepare detailed work plans covering scope, labor budget, and schedule

Ensure deliverables are on-spec., on-budget, and on-schedule

Support LEAN, continuous process improvement, and cost-out programs

Provide leadership and mentoring in a team environment to deliver with integrity, safety and security, quality, then output – Champion nuclear culture

Qualification

Electrical Systems DesignElectrical Circuit TheoryMathematical ModelingSimulation Tools (ETAP)IEEE StandardsIEC StandardsDigital Tools ProficiencyContinuous ImprovementTechnical WritingVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProject Management

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree

5 years' experience in heavy and high reliability industries such as; nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, etc. design requirements, specifications, documentation, and related detailed design artifacts including procurement packages 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

5 years' experience using either: IEEE Std 80, 81, 115, 242, 308, 317, 323, 338, 344, 379, 384, 450, 484, 485, 603, 665, 666, 741, 765, 1050, C37.06, C50.10, C50.13, C57.13, C62.23 and NFPA 780 -OR- IEC Std 62855, Nuclear power plants – Electrical power systems – Electrical power systems analysis and supporting IEC 60034 thru 62305 series

5 years' application engineering or field installation with heavy electrical equipment and components thereof including selection, sizing and analysis calculations, modeling and simulation, and qualification [environmental, seismic, embedded digital] to diverse industry standards (e.g.; IEEE, IEC, ASME)

5 years' experience with excellent PC as well as productivity software [e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio] and computer aided design (CAD) [e.g.; 2D AutoCAD or 3D Inventor]

3 years' experience using digital tools preparing dynamic or transient physics based modeling, simulation, analysis [ETAP] of electrical systems

Preferred

Professional Engineering Designation in Ontario (P.eng)

Master's in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree

Professional Engineer (PE) – National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) or equivalent

PMI/PMP certified

Ontario Canada PEO License Holder

Experience with equipment qualification [environmental, seismic, embedded digital] testing to diverse industry standards [e.g.; IEEE, IEC, ASME]

Experience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design tools such as: Content creation [e.g.; Confluence/Atlassian], 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, ETAP, SKM], 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

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 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), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and design to cost (DTC)

Benefits

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.