Lead Engineer BWRX-300 Plant Electrical Systems

GE Vernova

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Atlanta, GA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 85600 - 164000
Posted on: 6 hours ago
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 work location for this role is Wilmington NC or Atlanta GA (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

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

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The work location for this role is Wilmington NC or Atlanta GA (relocation assistance provided if not already local)

  • 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 Characteristics:

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

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License

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

  • Excellent PC as well as productivity software e.g.; Word Excel PowerPoint Access Project Visio.

  • 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

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.

Additional Information

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $85600.00 and $164000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. 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 expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 01 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Required Experience:

IC

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