Technical Lead – Plant Equipment Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Direct and guide the mechanical component design team focused on advanced nuclear projects.

• Supervise the Hydraulic Control Unit design team.

• Lead mechanical component design, equipment specifications, licensing support, procurement, testing, installation, and operational needs.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and timelines.

• Track execution metrics, project status, issues, risks, and mitigation and recovery strategies.

• Recognize scope alterations and assist in preparing project change requests.

• Ensure compliance with project scope, work plans, budgets, schedules, design procedures, discipline practices, tools, and technical evaluations.

• Manage daily operations and follow up to guarantee that deliverables and commitments are achieved on time and within budget.

• Work collaboratively with various engineering teams and disciplines to fulfill integrated plant design goals.

• Partner with project management, project engineering, support teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive project completion.

• Identify, document, and lead the resolution of technical risks and emerging issues.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship throughout the design release, procurement/fabrication, assembly, site installation, and testing phases.

• Assist in strategy, planning, statements of work, resource allocation, and mobilization involving employees, contractors, suppliers, and partners.

• Conduct learning sessions and support initiatives for knowledge capture and transfer.

• Promote simplification and continuous process enhancements.

• Advocate for a nuclear safety culture and ensure adherence to policies, quality management systems, and corrective action programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related Science or technical field.

• 7 years of experience in heavy industrial, thermal power, or the nuclear industry, focusing on mechanical equipment and component design.

• Familiarity with specifying design requirements, design development, procurement, testing, and support for fabrication/installation.

• 5 years of experience with ASME codes & standards or equivalent.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

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

• Successful completion of a drug screening, as applicable.

• Preferred: Master of Science Degree in an Engineering Discipline.

• Preferred: Professional Engineers License.

• Experience in BWR plant system design, plant engineering maintenance and modifications, and new plant design certification and licensing.

• Background in weldment design, structural analysis including FEM, and fabrication.

• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design.

• Proficient in ANSYS FEA analysis.

• Knowledge and experience of regulatory affairs and licensing processes.

• Experience in project management, including communication, risk assessment, planning/scheduling, and change management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

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

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance offered.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays annually.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.