Lead Systems Engineer (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

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The Lead Systems Engineer will be a key member of the Fleet Systems Engineering team and be responsible for interfacing with multiple Engineering disciplines, Business Managers, Project Managers, and customers. In this role you will be accountable for meeting functional, business, and broad company objectives in support of customers with operating BWR plants. The Lead Systems Engineer will be challenged with complex technical issues in a dynamic project environment.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct calculations, design analyses, evaluations, and verifications for various BWR safety and non-safety system functions
• Apply engineering knowledge and practical experience to the analysis, investigation, and solution of complex design problems and application issues
• Develop drawings and specifications to assure products can reliably meet all engineering and quality requirements
• Professionally respond to customer information requests, emergent plant issues, and audits
• Work proactively with existing BWR product line and quality personnel through process procedure approvals, process qualification approvals, and non-conforming material disposition
• Review proposals and evaluate orders with emphasis on knowledge of BWR system design bases, operations, and maintenance
• Support initiatives for new or improved plant components and system-level analyses
• Support GVH quality requirements defined in policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related area from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Nuclear Plant Safety Systems and Components
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with multi-disciplined Engineering or Operations teams on BWR Nuclear Power Plant Systems
• In-depth knowledge of BWR reactor major NSSS systems (such as CRD, Recirculation, ECCS, RWCU, SLC, Main Steam – MSIVs and SRVs, HPCI, RCIC, HPCS) and their operation

Desired Characteristics

• Familiar with setpoint calculation standards and regulations such as:  ISA 67.04.01 and RG 1.105
• Proven technical skills within project management environment
• Proven oral / written communication and teamwork skills
• Commercial Nuclear Power Plant Systems experience, Professional Engineering License, or Advanced Degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated ability to perform while challenged by multiple demands and changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including customer interface experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including a minimum of 2 years of experience as a lead or lead contributor on major projects
• Knowledge of BWR nuclear plant systems and analyses techniques, commercial plant outages, and nuclear industry
• practices
• Experience with design, evaluation, and operation of nuclear power plant components, primarily BWRs

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• Less than 10% travel is required; however, if remote then selected candidate must be comfortable to travel to Wilmington, NC on a quarterly basis.

The base pay range for this position is $86,000 to $122,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Friday, October 3rd.

 

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

 

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

 

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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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: October 04, 2025