Principal Engineer - Controls Engineering

Job Description Summary The Principal Engineer - I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Systems works within the Services I&C Engineering team of the GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH) Engineering organization. The I&C Systems team is responsible for designing and implementing I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plants. The I&C Systems team have strong interfaces with electronic hardware, software, and plant I&C system operations. This role requires technical problem solving, system architecture development/implementation skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GVH business functions to deliver on key I&C customer initiatives.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Recognized technical expert in safety related instrumentation & controls (I&C) embedded systems, design, architecture, hardware, and software integrated solutions using modern and legacy technology.
• Remains cognizant of general knowledge of relevant nuclear regulatory endorsed safety related systems, inclusive of IEEE, IEC, ASME NQA-1 and other standards.
• Provide technical consultation on various next generation I&C technology development programs throughout the business.
• Works closely with the Chief Consulting Engineer’s office and related consulting engineers across engineering for I&C systems application
• Lead and provide the key technical direction to large projects with critical business impact.
• Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state-of-the-art I&C system technology for new product introduction, BWR fleet I&C system upgrades, cost improvements and problem resolution to meet current and future business needs.
• Support other GVH businesses, internal & external customers, and suppliers as required.
• Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve design, process, product center, supplier, or field issues.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GVH customers.
• Provide technical guidance, direction and training to new and experienced systems engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (Computer Programming, Electrical or similar).
• Minimum 8 years as a recognized practitioner and subject matter expert (SME) in I&C system engineering design and implementation

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel 1 week/month to Wilmington, NC (Relocation to Wilmington, NC preferred).

Desired Characteristics

• Operating at a senior level within an organization
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or technical discipline
• Experience in the nuclear industry or I&C focused highly regulated industry (i.e. Aerospace)
• Considered an expert in safety related I&C systems
• Familiar with the GVH NUMAC product line design, functions, and applications in rod control, power range, and instrumentation control.
• Experience with the use/application of Coding conventions and guidelines to Software development and for code review.
• Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9000)
• Problem solving skills;
  Lean training/experience is preferred
• Strong organization skills

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.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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: Yes

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