Engineering BWRX-300 Systems & Design Executive Leader
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable affordable carbon-free energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology fuel and services. Join us as we build our legacy boldly innovating to provide carbon-free power to the world.We are a diverse and dedicated global team who believes in the value of your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted respected and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives we are better equipped to build a world that works.
This position is part of the Nuclear Engineering team and is responsible for planning developing and executing first-of-a-kind (FOAK) and subsequent advanced nuclear reactor projects this role you will lead the systems and design engineering team to deliver multiple FOAK BWRX-300 projects in parallel. You will develop an engineering resourcing strategy with key suppliers to enable flexible cost-effective delivery of plant-specific engineering design supporting successful project execution. Working in close partnership with project engineering site construction and commissioning teams you will ensure the timely completion and delivery of design work. This role is accountable for delivering all engineering design outputs required to support the construction and commissioning of small modular reactors (SMRs) across the United States Europe and Canada.
Job Description
As theBWRX-300 Systems & Design Executive Leader you will:
- Lead and scalethe systems and design engineering organization with full accountability for theon-time on-budget deliveryof design programs supporting multiple BWRX-300 projects.
- Direct and integratetechnical interfaces across internal teams customers partners subcontractors architect engineers (A/Es) EPCs and regulatory agencies to ensure alignment and rapid resolution of complex issues.
- Forge and strengthentrusted relationships with engineering leaders business leaders external partners customers and regulators to enable effective collaboration and execution.
- Drive cross-functional coordinationacross engineering project teams supply chain and external stakeholders to resolve emergent design challenges protect project schedules and embed lessons learned into future deployments.
- Design and executea flexible engineering resourcing strategy that optimizes internal capabilities and external partnerships maximizes standard design reuse and improves cost efficiency across projects.
- Build and transformthe organization operating model and delivery processes required to efficiently execute large complex BWRX-300 projects across multiple customers and sites.
- Monitor assess and communicateprogram performance resource utilization risks delays and trends while partnering with Finance and Operations to actively manage budgets risks and opportunities.
- Shape and advancethe business vision program strategy and technical roadmap for new plant initiatives and strategic programs andinfluence senior leadersthrough clear recommendations and risk-based decision support.
- Guide and optimizethe use of external engineering resources and strategic partner alliances including support for negotiations with A/Es and EPCs to ensure high-quality flexible and cost-effective project delivery.
- Championnuclear safety quality regulatory compliance and intellectual property protection across all engineering activities.
- Recruit develop and inspirea high-performing engineering team capable of delivering in a complex integrated nuclear project environment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics Mathematics or related science or technical discipline
- At least 8 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership experience
- At least 6 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent large scale new build experience in the power industry
Desired Characteristics:
- Expertise inLean principles and practices with a demonstrated ability to drive immediate impact lead change and improve engineering and business performance.
- Provenleadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build high-performing teams influence across organizations and work effectively across geographically dispersed teams.
- Strongstrategic thinking and execution capability including the ability to translate business vision into practical actionable plans and deliver results in complex environments.
- Experience inproject and program management including communication planning/scheduling risk management change management and program execution.
- Deep experience inEPC and power plant engineering including broad architect engineering responsibilities and collaboration with key suppliers and business partners.
- Strongnuclear engineering background including systems thinking sound technical judgment and the ability to lead effectively in uncertain or evolving environments.
- Solid understanding of thenuclear industry technologies and project delivery requirements.
- Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills with the ability to document communicate and promote programs that strengthen organizational knowledge and capability.
- Demonstratedproject delivery interface and integration leadershipwith an operational focus and a track record of successful execution.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $220000 and $300000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.
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 offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
Required Experience:
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