Job Description Summary

The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi (GEVH) we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology, fuel and services. Join us as we build our legacy, boldly innovating to provide carbon-free power to the world.

We are a diverse and dedicated global team who believes in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.

Senior Discipline Engineers will be part of a multi-discipline technical team of dedicated engineers and scientists responsible for the application of GEH new plant technology (e.g. BWRX-300 Standard Plant) to each prospective customer site, including comprehensive engineering input to the development of new plant proposals, early works agreements and new product offerings.

In this position, the Geotechnical Discipline Engineer will be responsible for determining how standard plant design will meet application specific requirements, codes, and standards while incorporating new product modifications. Leveraging your subject matter expertise in the geotechnical engineering discipline, you will focus on providing technical coordination for all geotechnical activities related to new site development and section, which includes developing all geotechnical information required for seismic and non-seismic analysis, develop/approve geophysical plans, borehole log plan, etc. The result of the Senior Discipline Engineer’s design planning is a comprehensive engineering solution that can be efficiently executed by design teams.

When necessary, you will support the development of detailed statements of work for current and subsequent project phases, proposal technical write-ups, engineering estimates, schedule development and risk assessments in support of site selection, site permitting, and construction/operation licensing milestones. In addition, you will be responsible for on-time and on-budget delivery of early works projects and new product developments, while partnering with internal and external technical teams supporting proposal and/or early works projects.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As a Discipline Engineer, you will:

• You will be part of an engineering team that assures proposals and early works packages are aligned with our standard offering.
• Review/comment and approve all the geotechnical reports submitted by the AE
• Perform comprehensive review of all the geotechnical soil testing plans
• Review and approve the site characterization plans and bore logging plans
• Review and approve the geotechnical testing plans.
• Work with the semiologist and SASSI team to develop the PSHA.
• Work with the civil internal team developing geotechnical information input
• You will establish and maintain effective discipline specific design interfaces and document these in deliverables that become part of proposals and/or contracts.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with internal discipline engineering teams.
• Interface with external partners, customers, and other applicable country specific regulatory agencies, as required on technical issues.
• Work with proposal and early works teams to build estimates, schedules, and identify risks associated with different opportunities.
• Provide guidance to external partner engineering resources to ensure the quality of deliverables, enable flexibility and improved cost positions.
• Support commercial and marketing opportunities to develop new business opportunities.
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of GEVH.
• Support GEVH initiatives, corrective action, process improvement and simplification.
• Ensure adherence to GEVH’s standards for nuclear safety and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related Science or technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent large scale new build experience in the power industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qua