GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy – Senior Engineer – Mechanical Steam Cycle Systems

Job Description Summary

Mechanical Steam Cycle Systems engineering is a cross-functional team that executes not only system level design but also procurement activities. Our team considers both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user’s needs. We utilize and execute a robust process of design, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, review of vendor documentation, and control of system or component design requirements.Job Description

Responsible for mechanical engineering activities that support:

• Procurement/Design/Fabrication of the Steam Cycle Components for the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR)

Primary design focus areas for our Mechanical System team include:

• Boiling Water Reactor Mechanical Systems such as Steam Turbine, Steam Turbine Auxiliary Systems, Turbine Bypass Valves, Main Condenser, Steam Jet Air Ejectors, Feedwater Heaters, and the Moisture Separator Reheater.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update contractual division of responsibility for procurement/technical design of the Mechanical Steam Cycle Systems between GEH and other partners/suppliers.
• Coordinate and track updates to component specifications, design activities and review supplier deliverables for long lead components.
• Conducts component and product integration of all activities that span between the multiple components and products focused with how to integrate for maximum performance and operability.
• Manages product and systems requirements, specifications, and flow down.
• Drives validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level testing.
• Responsible for defining product requirements for the module / component / subcontractors and partners teams.
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and a strong communication skillset that can utilize different types of communication based on the situation. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant Engineering degree from an accredited university or college.
• Proven significant experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Proven experience of project engineering or management.
• Fluent communication in English and Polish.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong Leadership skills.
• Strong Communicator with experience coordinating projects with multiple organizations
• Past experience with procurement of components
• Knowledge of working within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9001).
• Experience and/or interest in nuclear power industry.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure.

Additional Information:

Engineering Innovation Center (EIC) in Warsaw, Poland is an integral part of the global engineering structure of GE Vernova. The site was officially founded in 2007, as GE Gas Power focused engineering organization. Currently the site extends engineering activities for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy in Poland.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Poland for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810