Lead Site Support Engineer

GE Vernova Inc; Ontario; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an engineer to provide site engineering support for a new nuclear power plant project. The role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in the energy sector, particularly nuclear. This position requires onsite work in Cambridge until Fall 2025, followed by a full-time role in Oshawa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in energy business (nuclear preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years in a program or technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and installation of civil structures in a nuclear power plant.
• Monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice and support to resolve site problems.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This engineer will play a crucial role in providing site engineering support, collaborating with partner organizations and suppliers to enhance the detailed design and effectively execute a new plant project. The engineer will be responsible for coordinating design deliverables among the site, fabrication, and design teams for a new nuclear power plant. This individual will oversee all construction activities on-site, ensuring that projects are constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, managing construction teams, addressing technical issues that arise between the construction, fabrication, and design teams, and monitoring progress while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Job Description

1. Oversee the construction and installation of civil structures within a nuclear power plant, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and technical specifications.
2. Monitor progress on site, resolve technical issues, and coordinate with project stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget.
3. Act as a liaison with clients, subcontractors, fabricators, and the civil / structural design team.
4. Oversee construction and fabrication deliverables.
5. Review, coordinate, and manage disposition of Field Change Notices (FCN) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
6. Provide technical advice and support to resolve site problems.
7. Develop engineering reports for site engineering disposition.
8. Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.
9. Work proactively with existing BWR product line and quality personnel through process approvals, qualification approvals, and non-conforming material disposition.
10. Perform work tasks in accordance with current regulatory guides and industry standards applicable to the systems and equipment and their interfaces with other systems.

Eligibility Requirements

Work 5 days onsite a week (8-5) at fabrication shop in Cambridge until Fall 2025 and then work full time at the Darlington site in Oshawa.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy business (nuclear preferred) or equivalent technical environment.
3. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a program or technical leadership role.
4. Minimum of 2 years of experience working with customers, regulators, and suppliers.

Note

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

This position requires access to information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, requiring citizenship from the U.S. Department of Energy’s list of authorized countries, including Canada, unless specific authorization is obtained or you are a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. More info: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada, and employment is conditioned upon successful background investigation. The drug screen is not required if based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals.