Job Description Summary
Entry-level role for I&C Systems Design Engineer responsible for design and analysis of I&C systems for nuclear power plant applications1) design specifications; 2) development test and qualification plans and 3) field deployment of rod control and rod control blocking systems and other controls systems and applications.
Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Controls Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Physics or Mathematics from an accredited university or college
- Minimum 9 months of experience (including internship experience) in industrial Instrumentation and control such as nuclear power process marine oil & gas military aerospace medical or pharmaceutical
- Minimum 1 years of experience (including internship and academic experience) with application requisition or field engineering in a combination of mid-tier programmable logic controllers (PLC) or top-tier DCS used in complex instrumentation data acquisition control monitoring or automation
Essential Responsibilities
- I&C System design and development from conceptual through preliminary and detailed design fabrication assembly production test validation test as well as site installation start-up test and commissioning
- Perform design and related technical scope from Conceptual Preliminary and Detailed Design including successful completion of nuclear regulatory design certification or plant licensing as well as procurement packages and hand-off to suppliers for implementation all applicable system and component requirements; interfaces function performance design assurance process qualification standards regulatory guidance certification or licensing commitments technical contract human factors safety hazards reliability cyber security etc.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to define and achieve functional performance reliability availability and maintainability (RAM) targets and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Collaborate with system supplier implementation teams to develop perform and review unit module system and integration test plans procedures and reports including factory acceptance test site acceptance test construction pre-operational and start-up tests
Eligibility Requirements:
- Work Office in Markham ON CA is required.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Physics Computer Science or Technology Mechatronics or equivalent 4-year technical degree
- Experience in nuclear analog and digital instrumentation control and monitoring with detailed knowledge in safety-related systems hardware software theory of operation equipment environmental seismic qualification (EQ) testing and field services or plant start-ups
- Experience in DCS or PLC application deployment and support engineering of complex high reliability signal acquisition data processing inter-networking separation safety hazards reliability simulation and cyber security requirements.
- Experience using industry standards
- Clear thinker detail oriented insightful quantitative results oriented Able to learn quickly and make reasoned sound and timely decisions
- Effective communication cross-discipline and functional facilitation and influencing skills both verbal and written with focus on requirements design basis document and technical presentation preparation and delivery
- Inclusive team player able to work successfully in matrix environment Executing multiple assignments and priorities
- Self-starter with positive energy bias for action and proven track record of delivering on commitments and goals in a fast-paced environment
- Continuous improvement mindset with an ability to identify influence and implement better ways to an activity or process
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.
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
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position the pay range for this position is between $70K and $120K CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: ineligible/discretionary annual bonus/sales incentive bonus.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes