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GE Vernova: Lead Engineer – I&C Systems Design (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
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Headquarters: Wilmington NC USA URL: http://gevernova.com
About the Role
The I&C Systems Design Engineer is responsible for 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.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership, oversee project scheduling and resource planning, develop talent through mentorship, and act as the point-of-contact between your engineering team and both internal and external customers.
- Lead 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.
- Perform, lead, or manage design and related technical scope from Conceptual, Preliminary, and Detailed Design including successful completion of nuclear regulatory design certification or plant licensing as well as procurement packages and hand-off to suppliers for implementation 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, cyber security, etc.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to define and achieve functional, performance, reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) targets and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
- Collaborate with system supplier implementation teams to develop, perform, and review unit, module, system, and integration test plans, procedures, and reports including factory acceptance test, site acceptance test, 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 university or college.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial Instrumentation and control such as nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, aerospace, medical, or pharmaceutical.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with application, requisition, or field engineering in a combination of mid-tier programmable logic controllers (PLC) or top-tier DCS used in complex, instrumentation, data acquisition, control, monitoring, or automation.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in safety critical applications or regulated industry.
Eligibility Requirements
- The preferred work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in BWR nuclear analog and digital instrumentation, control, and monitoring with detailed knowledge in safety-related systems, hardware, software, theory of operation, equipment environmental, seismic qualification (EQ) testing and field services or plant start-ups.
- Experience in DCS, or PLC application, deployment and support engineering of complex, high reliability, signal acquisition, data processing, inter-networking, separation, safety hazards, reliability, simulation, cyber security requirements.
- Experience using industry standards.
- Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, results oriented – Able to learn quickly and make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions.
- Effective communication, cross- discipline and functional facilitation, and influencing skills, both verbal and written with focus on requirements, design basis document and technical presentation preparation and delivery.
- Inclusive team player able to work successfully in matrix environment – Executing multiple assignments and priorities.
- Able and willing to take ownership and responsibility for work scoping, deliverables planning, prioritizing, scheduling, budgeting, action tracking, monitoring, corrective actions, reporting, etc.
- Self-starter with positive energy, bias for action, and proven track record of delivering on commitments and goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement “mindset” with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Pay Range: $86,000 to $122,000. 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.
- Geographic Differential: The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
- Healthcare Benefits: 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: 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: Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
Additional Information
- GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- GE Vernova 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: No
Application Deadline
November 08, 2025