Job Description Summary
Focus in both reactor protection safety-related (S-R) Safety Class 1 (SC1) augmented quality or regulatory treatment of non- safety systems (RTNSS) SC2 or plant investment protection (PIP) SC3 and nonsafety-related balance of plant (BOP) systems for; advanced light water reactor (ALWR) advanced liquid metal reactor (ALMR) or advanced high temperature gas reactor (AHTGR) for commercial nuclear power plants and test facilities.
Job Description
As a Distributed Control System Design Engineer you will:
- Design and manage instrumentation and control (I&C) systems: Develop engineering solutions apply control theory and create simulation models.
- Prepare designs for nuclear safety and operational systems: Including reactor protection augmented quality assurance process instrumentation and balance of plant systems.
- Execute design projects through all phases: From conceptual to detailed design using digital tools and rigorous configuration management.
- Select and integrate I&C hardware and software: Ensuring functional performance reliability and security goals.
- Collaborate with other disciplines: To achieve RAM targets using FMEA PRA and related methods.
- Support regulatory licensing and procurement: Oversee supplier development and compliance with standards.
- Manage supplier testing and integration: Review and approve test plans procedures and reports (FAT SAT etc.).
- Build and maintain relationships: With project management A/E EPC partners and suppliers.
- Manage project scope budget and schedule: Deliver results on time and within budget.
- Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction: Support LEAN initiatives.
- Provide leadership and mentorship: Promote a strong nuclear safety culture.
Requirements:
- Technical Degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Nuclear Computer Science/Technology Systems) or related field (Physics Chemistry Mathematics).
- Extensive Industry Experience: ideally within heavy industries high-risk or high-standards industries (nuclear power oil & gas etc.).
- Design Documentation Expertise: creating system design requirements specifications and documentation using digital tools (drawings databases etc.).
- Diagramming and Modeling Proficiency: developing diagrams (functional block logic wiring etc.) and physics-based simulations.
- Standards Compliance: Working experience with IEC 60xxx/61xxx/62xxx OR IEEE standards (603 7-4.3.2 etc.).
- Safety-Critical I&C Experience: Proven experience in design application or field engineering of safety-significant I&C systems.
- Dynamic Simulation Experience with digital tools for physics-based process control algorithm development and simulation.
- PLC/DCS Experience: application or field engineering of mid-tier PLC or top-tier DCS systems.
Desired Experience:
- Nuclear I&C Expertise: Experience with nuclear analog and digital I&C safety systems and related processes (CRD RBM EQ testing etc.).
- Nuclear Regulatory Experience: Familiarity with nuclear regulatory affairs design certification and licensing (US NRC or international standards).
- Advanced DCS/PLC Experience: Hands-on experience with deploying and supporting complex high-reliability DCS/PLC systems (GE Mark-VIe Westinghouse CommonQ etc.).
- Digital Engineering Tool Proficiency: Experience with modern digital engineering tools for content creation requirements management simulation and configuration management (Confluence DOORS-NextGen Simulink etc.).
- Strong Analytical and Decision-Making Skills: Clear thinking detail-oriented and able to make sound timely decisions.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Exceptional technical writing and strong verbal communication abilities.
- Project Management Skills: Ability to take ownership plan prioritize and manage projects effectively.
- Proactive and Results-Oriented: Self-starter with a positive attitude and a track record of delivering quality results.
- Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.
- Adaptability and Continuous Improvement: Willingness to learn adapt and implement process improvements.
- Lean/Agile and Quality Improvement Skills: Working knowledge of Agile LEAN DMAIC DFSS FMEA and related methodologies.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates of all career levels will be considered for the role
This is an Evergreen position the Talent Acquisition Specialist will contact suitable candidates as soon as we match the experience and level of the candidate with the right opportunity.
The preferred work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Engineering Innovation Center in Warsaw Poland but highly qualified candidates will be considered with hybrid work option.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No