Lead Engineer - Plant Electrical Systems Design

GE Vernova
Wilmington, NC, United States
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$85,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel AutoCAD Confluence Computer Programming MATLAB Mathcad Microsoft Visio MicroStation Microsoft PowerPoint Productivity Software
+7 more
Requirements Management Simulink Systems Architecture Mathworks Atlassian Tools Enovia Autodesk Autocad

Job description

  • System Architecture: Lead the design and integration of SC1/Class 1E (safety-related) and SC2 and SC3 electrical systems, including Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) distribution.
  • Analysis & Modeling: Perform complex electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protective relay coordination using ETAP software using ANSI/IEC standards.
  • Prepare Electrical Engineer Deliverables: Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as Requirements Specifications, Electrical Load Lists, One-lines, Calculations, Schematics and 3-Line lines. Ensure deliverables are on-spec., on-budget, and on-schedule.
  • Equipment Specification: Develop detailed procurement specifications for major components, including main transformers, switchgear, diesel generators, and UPS systems and collaborate with suppliers.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Navigate regulatory requirements (CA-CNSC and US-NRC), support licensing processes, ensuring all designs meet nuclear-specific standards.
  • Grid Integration: Interface with transmission providers to manage Generator Interconnection Agreements and ensure grid stability compliance.
  • Compliance with Codes and standards: Applications of codes and standards applicable to electrical systems design in the US and CA (eg IEEE, IEC, CSA and NEC); European Union (eg. IEC, EU)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years in heavy and high reliability industries such as nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, etc.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The work location for this role is Wilmington, NC or Atlanta, GA (relocation assistance provided if not already local)
  • 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.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Ability to design and draft, independently produce finish products using AutoCad or MicroStation
  • Excellent PC as well as productivity software eg; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio .
  • Experience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design tools such as:
  • Hexagon Smart Electrical (SPEL)
  • Content creation eg, Confluence/Atlassian,
  • Requirements management eg, DOORS-NextGen/IBM, MS Team Center,
  • Diagram and drawing eg, Visio/Microsoft, AutoCAD/Autodesk,
  • Design and analysis simulation eg, Easy5/MSC, Simulink-MATLAB/MathWorks, Mathcad/PTC, 3KeyMaster/WSC, ETAP, SKM,
  • Change, configuration, document, and bill of material (BOM) management eg, ENOVIA/Dassault-Systems .
  • Strong Protection and Control experience
  • Experience with Grid Interface
  • Experience with Generator and Larger Power Transformer Protection
  • Programming and setting GE-Multilin and SEL Relays

Benefits & conditions

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $85,600.00 and $164,000.00. 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.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 08, 2026.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

About the company

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, ā€œGE Vernovaā€) 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.

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