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Lead Engineer BWRX-300 Plant Electrical Systems

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Markham - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 97000 - 147000
Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
This role is responsible for the design of electrical power systems supporting the BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor. This involves the design analysis procurement and integration of the electrical power systems ranging from the main generator and grid connection in plant distribution system down to the end use loads.

The required work location is Markham Ontario (relocation assistance provided if not already local).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • System Architecture:Lead the design and integration of SC1/Class 1E (safety-related) and SC2 and SC3 electrical systems including Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) distribution.

  • Analysis & Modeling:Perform complex electrical studies such as load flow short circuit motor starting and protective relay coordination using ETAP software using ANSI / IEC standards.

  • Prepare Electrical Engineer Deliverables:Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as Requirements Specifications Electrical Load Lists One-lines Calculations Schematics and 3-Line lines. Ensure deliverables are on-spec. on-budget and on-schedule.

  • Equipment Specification:Develop detailed procurement specifications for major components including main transformers switchgear diesel generators and UPS systems and collaborate with suppliers.

  • Regulatory Compliance:Navigate regulatory requirements (CA-CNSC and US-NRC) support licensing processes ensuring all designs meet nuclear-specific standards.

  • Grid Integration:Interface with transmission providers to manage Generator Interconnection Agreements and ensure grid stability compliance.

  • Compliance with Codes and standards: Applications of codes and standards applicable to electrical systems design in the US and CA (e.g. IEEE IEC CSA and NEC); European Union (eg. IEC EU)

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

  • Professional Engineer (.)

  • 5 years in heavy and high reliability industries such as nuclear power process marine oil & gas military etc

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The required work location is Markham Ontario (relocation assistance provided if not already local)

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

Desired Characteristics:

  • Masters degree in Engineering for Electrical Mechanical Nuclear Physics Chemistry Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree.

  • Ability to design and draft independently produce finish products using AutoCad or MicroStation

  • Experience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design tools such as:

    • Hexagon Smart Electrical (SPEL)

    • Content creation e.g. Confluence/Atlassian

    • Requirements management e.g. DOORS-NextGen/IBM MS Team Center

    • Diagram and drawing e.g. Visio/Microsoft AutoCAD/Autodesk

    • Design and analysis simulation e.g. Easy5/MSC Simulink-MATLAB/MathWorks Mathcad/PTC 3KeyMaster/WSC ETAP SKM

    • Change configuration document and bill of material (BOM) management e.g. ENOVIA/Dassault-Systems.

  • Strong Protection and Control experience

    • Experience with Grid Interface

    • Experience with Generator and Larger Power Transformer Protection

    • Programming and setting GE-Multilin and SEL Relays

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

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energys List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A which includes Canada and can be found here: unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen U.S. national U.S. permanent resident or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https:// must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position the pay range for this position is between $97000 and $147000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: Discretionary annual bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as this context Indigenous people are First Nations Métis and/or Inuit

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes


Required Experience:

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