Senior Technical Application Engineer – Nuclear Control Upgrades

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assist in pre-sales technical discussions with clients to facilitate strategic deal development.

• Offer technical expertise on GE Vernova products and services related to nuclear controls.

• Gather customer feedback and address technical questions concerning submitted proposals.

• Perform site surveys of current systems.

• Showcase case studies, demonstrations, and product solutions at industry user conferences.

• Provide insights to commercial and product management teams regarding nuclear control solutions.

• Analyze clients’ business objectives, operational goals, and control system risks.

• Tailor GE Vernova Software & Control Solutions to meet customer requirements.

• Investigate competitors’ regional offerings and market strategies.

• Contribute to successful sales and solution strategies.

• Act as a regional reference for technical inquiries related to the nuclear industry controls product line.

• Lead cross-functional application teams in response to customer technical specifications for conventional nuclear and non-safety-related control upgrades.

• Collaborate with Controls Engineering Technical Leaders and Product Design Owners on technical responses.

• Determine engineering effort and material needs.

• Oversee the definition of the Technical Application Guide for nuclear controls applications.

• Develop and maintain Technical Application Guides that outline engineering design efforts, material/hardware definitions, proposal language, and technical quoting limits.

• Assist in the commercialization of new nuclear controls product designs.

• Promote the ongoing improvement of Technical Application Guides through project reviews involving commercial, project management, engineering, and field service teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.

• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience with control system applications or execution of controls projects.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the nuclear industry.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

• Experience in supporting modernization or control system upgrade projects at nuclear power plants.

• Familiarity with plant operations and control system design for conventional nuclear power plant systems.

• Understanding of pertinent nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Knowledge and experience with GE Vernova Mark VIe / EX2100e Control Systems.

• Extensive experience in technical application and proposal engineering.

• Strong grasp of control system architecture, instrumentation, HMI systems, cyber security, and integration principles.

• Capacity to interpret technical specifications and formulate practical engineering responses.

• Excellent attention to detail in the development of technical proposals.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong collaborative skills with both internal technical and commercial teams.

• Proven ability to meet defined goals and metrics.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a matrix management setting.

• Experience in engaging with all levels of internal and external customers.

• Strong influencing, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

• Disciplined in processes, with strong analytical capabilities.

• Solid technical judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Comfort in working across various engineering disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.

• No visa sponsorship available now or in the future.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Ability to obtain authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Access to a Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance for further education.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Flexible time off policy.