Senior Engineer - Protection & Control SME/Grid Interface (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Wilmington (NC); Remote; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Protection & Control with a focus on grid interface. This role involves designing electrical systems for commercial nuclear power plants, ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading technical projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly in high-reliability industries. The position is remote eligible, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in P&C design with grid interface experience.
• 10+ years in heavy/high-reliability industries with detailed design experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage engineering solutions for EPDS.
• Design and analyze AC and DC electrical systems.
• Lead design phases and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

CAD Tools

ETAP

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Plant electric power distribution systems (EPDS) design including nuclear (NI) and turbine island (TI), balance of plant (BOP), and interface to switchyard and grid. Scope includes safety-related (S-R) or Safety Class 1 (SC1), augmented quality or SC2 and SC3, and nonsafety-related (NSR) systems for; advanced light water reactor (ALWR) [focus on BWRX-300] and advanced liquid metal reactor (ALMR) [Natrium] for commercial nuclear power plants and test facilities. This role focuses on the analytical aspects of electrical systems discipline. Responsible for all aspects of electrical systems analysis including technical leadership and process ownership.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for EPDS.
2. Apply electrical circuit and electro-magnetic theory, mathematical modeling, and simulation to design electrical systems with desired behaviors including power flow balance, boundary setting, optimization, and system coordination.
3. Design and analyze AC and DC electrical systems, components, and equipment such as generators, transformers, switchgear, relays, panels, wiring, grounding, motors, batteries, inverters, and more.
4. Support development of customer applications for grid connection.
5. Design protection and control system components interfacing with the grid.
6. Lead or support design phases from FEED to detailed final design, maintaining data-centric digital documentation.
7. Collaborate across disciplines to meet performance and reliability goals using FMEA, PRA, and modern techniques.
8. Lead or support regulatory certification, procurement, and supplier oversight, ensuring compliance and safety standards.
9. Establish relationships with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
10. Perform detailed reviews of supplier deliverables to ensure quality and compliance.
11. Conduct trade-off studies for technical and cost optimization.
12. Develop work plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
13. Support process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
14. Provide leadership, mentorship, and promote nuclear safety culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, etc.) or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in P&C design with grid interface experience.
• 10+ years in heavy/high-reliability industries with detailed design experience, including procurement packages.
• 10+ years applying IEEE or IEC standards related to electrical power systems.
• 10+ years working with heavy electrical equipment, modeling, and qualification per industry standards.
• Proficiency with productivity software and CAD tools.
• 7+ years using digital simulation tools like ETAP.

Preferred Location:

Wilmington, NC or highly qualified remote candidates in the US.

Additional Information:

This role offers a salary range of $112,000-$160,000, with potential bonuses. It requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Benefits include health, retirement, tuition, and other perks. The application deadline is 05/30/2025.