Senior Engineer - Mechanical Systems

CB1149 GE Vernova Hitachi SMR Technologies Canada, Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova SMR Technologies Canada, Ltd. seeks a seasoned systems engineer to support the BWRX-300 project.

The role involves preliminary and detailed mechanical design, certification support, and cross-functional interface management across turbine, auxiliaries, and plant systems. The candidate will bring 8+ years in engineering, a degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, and readiness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in engineering roles with mechanical or process system design.
• 2+ years of experience in nuclear plant modifications, new construction, and/or nuclear fabrication, preferably with BWRs.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical system design activities including development of process flow diagrams and thermodynamic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for the BWRX-300 turbine, condensate, and feedwater systems.
• Perform procurement, vendor coordination, and document review related to mechanical designs.
• Support NRC or other regulators' design certification processes for GE products.
• Manage system requirements, specifications, and verification activities across components and modules.
• Lead small projects with moderate risk and coordinate interfaces between teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Mechanical design

Nuclear engineering

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that 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 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. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Independent judgement is exercised on a regular basis.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary and detailed design of mechanical systems on the BWRX-300 including the steam turbine, turbine auxiliaries, main condenser, condensate, and feedwater systems
• Perform mechanical systems design and/or equipment procurement and construction activities, including requirements definition, process calculations and analysis, P&ID preparation, model review, vendor and client coordination, review and approval of vendor document submittals, and verification of deliverables produced by other engineers and teams
• Support the BWRX-300 certification processes for GE Products to address all US NRC (or other nuclear regulator) design certification requirements
• Conducts component and product integration.
• Participates in all activities that span multiple components, systems, and products and are concerned 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 operability and testing.
• Responsible for defining product requirements for the module / component / subcontractors and partners teams.
• Manages interface between system and execution organizations.
• Responsible for driving CTQ / Risk trades within the teams designing the components.
• Manages the overall product configuration and configuration control system.
• Developing specialized knowledge in their system and discipline.
• Serves as best practice/quality resource.
• Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Have other duties as assigned by Manager
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own discipline and system integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
• Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, licensing, the NRC and international regulatory authorities on technical issues
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in an engineering role, with work in mechanical or process system design
• Minimum 2 years of experience in nuclear plant modifications, new construction, and/or nuclear fabrication, preferably with BWRs
• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical system design activities including development of process flow diagrams, thermodynamic and heat/fluid flow transfer calculations, engineering specifications, etc

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Ability to effectively function in a dynamic design environment and manage the demands of multiple tasks and projects, while maintaining an uncompromised commitment to personal and nuclear safety principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the United States or Canada

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $126,000 and $176,000 CAD. 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

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

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.

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