Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Tampere; On-site; EUR 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks an experienced System Engineer to lead mechanical systems activities for the BWRX-300 SMR project.

You will coordinate with site construction, review design deliverables, and address issues across fabrication, procurement, and construction phases. The role requires deep knowledge of reactor system design, strong collaboration with engineering leadership, and the ability to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across multiple project stages.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Mechanical Systems engineering activities supporting the BWRX-300 SMR system design and coordination with site construction activities.
• Responsible for analysis and design work supporting system requirements and specifications.
• Review, coordinate and manage the disposition of FCN/NCR.
• Providing technical advice and support solving site problems.
• Lead technical/engineering deliverables to support BWRX-300 SMR design.
• Liaise with customers and cross-functional teams.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on 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 user’s needs. The discipline that 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. This role contributes to the overall strategy of the business within the Systems Engineering area.

The System 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 system engineer will be responsible for coordinating design deliverables supporting in the fabrication phase, the procurement phase, and the construction phase. This individual will support mechanical system engineering during design and construction activities, ensuring that projects are constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, addressing technical issues that arise between the construction, fabrication, and design teams, and monitoring progress while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for Mechanical Systems engineering activities supporting the BWRX-300 SMR system design and coordination with site construction activities.
• Responsible for analysis and design work supporting system requirements and specifications.
• Review, coordinate and manage the disposition of Field Change Notices (FCN) and Non-Conformances Reports (NCR).
• Providing technical advice and support solving site problems.
• Be a key member of the Systems Engineering leadership team and specifically responsible for all technical and engineering deliverables needed to support design of the BWRX-300 SMR.
• Liaise with customers, in partnership with engineering leadership and Project Management.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned system design activities.
• Responsible for undertaking the necessary corrective and preventive actions resulting from Quality noncompliance monitoring and audit programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in an engineering role
• Minimum 5 years of experience in nuclear system design activities including development of process flow diagrams, thermodynamic and heat/fluid flow transfer calculations, engineering specifications, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

• For US - The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC, or HUB location in Atlanta, GA.
• For US - 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.
• For Canada: GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
• For Canada: This position will report onsite to the Markham office 3 days a week.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Ontario P. Eng license strongly preferred (Canadian applicants only).

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.

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

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $120K and $170K 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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $111,200.00 and $213,200.00. 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.

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.