SMR Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

Job Description SummarySystems Engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers, with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users’ needs. The Systems Engineering discipline executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Systems Engineering involvement in the design process encompasses everything from concept to production to operation.
This role influences the quality of both the individual’s work and the work of others on the team. It executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for Mechanical Nuclear Island Systems (MNI) engineering activities that support the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design.

• Primary focus areas for the MNI team:  1. Overall ownership of mechanical design for the Nuclear Boiler (B21), Isolation Condenser (E52) and Fine Motion Control Rod Drive (G12) Systems, including both the DNNP-1 specific design and future design iterations. 2.  Construction support of the DNNP-1 SMR currently under construction by OPG. 3.  Procurement support of the DNNP-1 project for assigned systems.
• Conduct component and product integration. All activities that span multiple components and products and are concerned with how to integrate for maximum performance and operability. Manage product and systems requirements, specifications and flow down.
• Drive 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. 
• Manage interface between components and execution organizations.
• Responsible for driving CTQ / Risk trades within the teams designing the components. Manage the overall product configuration and configuration control system.
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Maintain a basic understanding of key business drivers; use this understanding to accomplish own work. Understand 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. Resolve issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consult more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be include leading a junior team. For customer facing roles, develop strong customer relationships and serve as the interface between customer and GE. Explain technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

• For role in Canada - This role requires 8 years of experience in the Engineering/Technology & Systems Engineering within the nuclear industry. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Professional Engineering Designation in Ontario (P.eng)
• For roles in USA - Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 8 years of BWR nuclear experience.

Eligibility Requirements

For roles in USA - Strong preference for candidate who could relocate to Wilmington, NC.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

 

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

 

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

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: January 02, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $111,200.00 and $185,400.00. 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 candidate’s 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 November 25, 2025.

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.