GE Vernova Hitachi - Process Instrument Application Lead Engineer

GE Vernova; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 211,506 - 296,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

GE Vernova in Warsaw seeks a Lead Process Instrumentation Engineer to innovate designs for BWRX-300 SMR systems. This position demands strong engineering skills to develop instrumentation specifications and work with cross-functional teams globally. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering and proven experience in instrumentation and control systems.

An integral part of the engineering structure, GE Vernova offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical systems and process instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies and control systems.
• Ability to learn different BWRX-300 SMR Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop field instrumentation datasheets and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers for innovative designs.
• Execute projects under senior engineers’ guidance.
• Support standardization and cost-out efforts.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

P&IDs

Process instrumentation

Instrumentation rack assembly

Control systems

Time management

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Global mindset

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world.

As a Lead Process Instrumentation Engineer (IAE) you will leverage his or her engineering skills to develop field instrumentation datasheets, instrument lists and instrument rack lists, and specifications, instrument installation details that relate to the BWRX-300 SMR Instrumentation Design scope. The individuals will mainly focus on the design integration of field pipe mount and rack mounted instrumentation with GEV control hardware systems. They will work in collaboration with other engineers and technical leads (TLs) to develop innovative designs that will aid in defining the instrumentation modifications required on SMR BWRX-300 nuclear plant systems such as HVAC, ICs, Nuclear Boiler Instrumentation, Shut Down Cooling, Reactor Water Cleanup, Turbine Controls, Fuel Pool Cooling, etc. The individual is expected to execute projects of varying complexity in different project phases under the guidance of senior engineers and TLs within the team. This role requires strong engineering and technical skills and resourcefulness to work with cross‑functional teams situated around the world to execute the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor design with a sharp focus on safety, world‑class quality and on‑time delivery.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own & execute task from different workstreams such as PLM, Jira, Smartsheet, ELM, Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) that relates to BWRX-300 instrumentation design engineering.
• Responsible for developing innovative engineering solutions for BWRX-300 process instrumentation and meeting customer’s requirements and GE Vernova’s design guidelines.
• Develop detailed instrumentation schematic, wiring and cable block arrangement drawings/BOM to support process or mechanical system upgrade or modifications anticipated on a project.
• Develop working knowledge of applicable national & international codes/Standards/directives such as IEC, NEC, CSA, ANSI, IEEE, ISA, ISO, NFPA, ASME, API etc.
• Interpret the scope of the project and develop or review instrument datasheets, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and instrumentation racks list, deploying I&C design principles to improve the overall system performance. Review and provide input to the 3D models and drawings.
• Interpret the scope of the project and develop or review instrument datasheets, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and instrumentation racks list, deploying I&C design principles to improve the overall system performance.
• Develop or strongly support standardization and/or cost‑out efforts to improve the competitiveness of GE Vernova’s product and service offerings.
• Take an active role in the continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and deliverables.
• Contribute to quarterly, semi‑annual and annual team priorities and initiatives.
• Effectively interact with other GE Vernova customers and suppliers, as well as with internal GEV functions such as sourcing, drafting, systems engineering, other disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, materials, human factors engineering, etc.) and project management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, automation engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience, with strong understanding of electrical systems, P&IDs, process instrumentation, instrumentation rack assembly and configuration, automation technologies, and control systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to learn different BWRX-300 SMR Systems.
• Willingness and ability to work on new I&C systems and develop expertise on GE Vernova policies, procedures, and standards.
• Effective time management and multitasking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Global mindset with a willingness to understand different cultures and work collaboratively.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.

• Experience in a regulated industry [e.g., commercial power, process, marine, medical/pharmaceutical, oil & gas, technical industry].
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software.

Additional Information

• GE Vernova Engineering Innovation Center (EIC) in Warsaw, Poland is an integral part of the global engineering structure of GE Vernova. The site was officially founded in 2007, as GE Gas Power focused engineering organization. Currently the site extends engineering activities for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy in Poland.
• 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 Poland for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810

Relocation Assistance Provided: No