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Lead Engineer - Plant Electrical Systems Design

Date Posted: Jul 24, 2026
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    Location Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Oct 22, 2026

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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:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering5+ 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:Master's degree in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree.Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseAbility to design and draft, independently produce finish products using AutoCad or MicroStationExcellent 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 experienceExperience with Grid InterfaceExperience with Generator and Larger Power Transformer ProtectionProgramming 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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identi

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Bangor, Maine-et-Loire, United States of America

GE Vernova is a leader in advancing energy technologies, focusing on driving research and development efforts aimed at energy transition and sustainability. The company partners with various government agencies and research institutions to innovate a... Read More

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