Lead SMR Systems Engineer – Mechanical Site Support Engineer

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process, resulting in an optimized plant system design for the GE Vernova BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR). Design activities consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers, with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the end users’ needs. The discipline executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. This role contributes to the overall strategy of the business within the Systems Engineering area.

The System engineer will play a crucial role in providing site engineering support, collaborating with partner organizations and suppliers to enhance the detailed design and effectively execute a new plant project. The system engineer will be responsible for coordinating design deliverables at the site, in the fabrication phase, the procurement phase, and the construction phase. This individual will support mechanical system engineering during construction activities on-site, ensuring that projects are constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, addressing technical issues that arise between the construction, fabrication, and design teams, and monitoring progress while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

- Responsible for Mechanical Systems engineering activities supporting the BWRX-300 SMR system design at the construction site as part of the Site Engineering Office.

- Responsible for analysis and design work supporting system requirements and specifications

- Review, coordinate and manage the disposition of Field Change Notices (FCN) and Non-Conformances Reports (NCR)

- Providing technical advice and support solving site problems

- Be a key member of the Systems Engineering leadership team and specifically responsible for all technical and engineering deliverables needed to support design of the BWRX-300 SMR.

- Liaise with customers, in partnership with engineering leadership and Project Management.

- Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned system design activities.

- Responsible to undertake the necessary corrective and preventive actions resulting from Quality noncompliance monitoring and audit programs.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

- Minimum 6 years of experience in an engineering role

- Minimum 2 years of experience in nuclear plant modifications, new construction, and/or nuclear fabrication

- Minimum 4 years of experience in nuclear system design activities including development of process flow diagrams, thermodynamic and heat/fluid flow transfer calculations, engineering specifications, etc

Eligibility Requirements

- Work 5 days onsite a week at the Darlington New Nuclear Site in Oshawa.

Desired Characteristics

- Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

- Ability to effectively function in a dynamic design environment and manage the demands of multiple tasks and projects, while maintaining an uncompromised commitment to personal and nuclear safety principles

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

- Established project management skills

- Ontario P.Eng license

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

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