Lead Secondary Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that 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.

Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

• Facilitates the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including work such as soil mechanics, seismic analysis, and foundations for GE supplied equipment.
• Specifies design and requirements for all underground and above ground civil works, and specifies the civil contractor for the same.
• Includes CW cost estimating, constructability assessments and sequencing, understanding of local civil codes and standards, and application of structural steel, civil, and geotechnical engineering principals.
• Conducts analysis and design of industrial structures that support or resist static and dynamic loads.
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Uses judgment to propose solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

For roles outside of the USA: requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Plant Civil and Structural Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

For roles in USA:
Bachelor's degree [in X discipline(s)] from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes