Principal Engineer – Plant Electrical Systems Design

Job Description Summary Makes decisions and recommendations recognized as fact based, reasonable, and authoritative with impact on designs, analysis, reports, etc. Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving challenging Discipline specific and cross- Discipline problems. Defines technical strategy, plans, objectives, requirements, work scope, nuclear regulations and industry standards, guides, etc. Assesses staff competencies. Provides mentorship and oversight, etc. Job Description Responsibilities: Includes Safety Class 1 (SC1) or safety-related, SC2 and SC3 or augmented quality, and SC None or nonsafety-related scope in nuclear island (NI) and turbine island (TI), balance of plant (BOP), and switchyard. Includes AC and DC systems, components, and equipment; generator plus unit and reserve auxiliary transformers, isolation phase bus duct, medium, and low voltage circuit breakers and disconnect switches with their trip units, digital protective relays, switchgear, switchboards, load or power centers, motor control centers, lighting and power service panels, cable and wire, building and containment penetrations, conduit, ducts, raceway, tray, grounding, lightning, and cathodic protection, motors, adjustable speed drives, batteries, chargers, inverters, uninterruptible power supplies, contactors, switches, etc. Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage design solutions for plant electric power distribution systems (EPDS) design. Perform, lead, and manage technical scope thru; front end engineering design (FEED), Conceptual, Preliminary, to Detailed Design. Apply electrical circuit and electro-magnetic theory, mathematical modeling, and simulation; power flow across modes of operation, setting boundaries, optimization, coordination within and across voltage levels, and understanding complex systems of systems. Prepare and maintain using data-centric digital tools with rigorous requirements, change control, and configuration management: Static documents – reports, specs, databases covering; functions, sizing calculations, equipment and instrument characteristics and configurations, electrical and heat loads, physical layout, placement in rooms, buildings, structures, Static diagrams or drawings – functional block, one line, three line, relay coordination, electrical schematic, inter-connection wiring, etc., Dynamic physics based simulation and analysis [e.g.; ETAP] models. Collaborate with other Disciplines to define and achieve functional, performance, reliability, availability, maintainability, inspect’ability (RAMI) goals using failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), probabilistic risk analysis (PRA), and similar techniques. Support nuclear regulatory certification or licensing document preparation, Support preparation of procurement packages for suppliers’ design of systems and components compliant with requirements for; function, performance, design assurance, qualification [environmental, seismic], regulatory and standards compliance, human factors, safety hazards, reliability, cyber security, etc. Perform technical oversight, review, and verification of deliverables from suppliers to ensure their adequacy, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements. Lead technical optioneering and assessment studies, root cause analyses, design reviews, etc. Ensure work products are on-spec, budget, and schedule. Provide technical mentoring, guidance, and oversight with balanced, respectful mindset as well as staff competency qualification assessments. Champion knowledge capture and transfer, Lessons Learned, Best Practices, Design Guides, use of digital engineering tools, etc. Write and contribute to technical papers, awards, and patents – Participate in industry groups. Support work planning, scheduling, and resource staffing assignments. Establish productive working relationships with Engineering, Product and Project Management, support functions, and external suppliers. Deliver with integrity, safety and security, quality, then output at cost – Champion nuclear culture. Support LEAN, Design To Cost, Value Engineering, etc. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree. 10 year experience in heavy and high reliability industries such as; nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, etc. design requirements, specifications, documentation, and related detailed design artifacts including procurement packages using digital tools such as; drawings, databases, tabular lists covering functions, algorithms, set points, equipment and instrument characteristics and configurations, electrical and heat loads, physical equipment layout. 10 year experience using either: IEEE Std 80, 81, 115, 242, 308, 317, 323, 338, 344, 379, 384, 450, 484, 485, 603, 665, 666, 741, 765, 1050, C37.06, C50.10, C50.13, C57.13, C62.23 and NFPA 780 -OR- IEC Std 62855, Nuclear power plants – Electrical power systems – Electrical power systems analysis and supporting IEC 60034 thru 62305 series. 10 years application engineering or field installation with heavy electrical equipment and components thereof including selection, sizing and analysis calculations, modeling and simulation, and qualification [environmental, seismic, embedded digital] to diverse industry standards (e.g.; IEEE, IEC, ASME). 10 year experience with excellent PC as well as productivity software [e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio] and computer aided design (CAD) [e.g.; 2D AutoCAD or 3D Inventor]. 7 year experience using digital tools preparing dynamic or transient physics based modeling, simulation, analysis [ETAP] of electrical systems. Desired Qualifications: Master in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree. Professional Engineer (PE) – National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) or equivalent. PMI/PMP certified. Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certified. Experience with equipment qualification [environmental, seismic, embedded digital] testing to diverse industry standards [e.g.; IEEE, IEC, ASME]. Experience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design tools such as: Content creation [e.g.; Confluence/Atlassian], Requirements management [e.g.; DOORS-NextGen/IBM], Diagram and drawing [e.g.; Visio/Microsoft, AutoCAD/Autodesk], Design and analysis simulation [e.g.; Easy5/MSC, Simulink-MATLAB/MathWorks, Mathcad/PTC, 3KeyMaster/WSC, ETAP, SKM], Change, configuration, document and bill of material (BOM) management [e.g.; ENOVIA/Dassault-Systemes]. Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, results oriented – Able to make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions. Exceptional technical writing. Strong verbal communication and facilitating skills for technical and business audiences. Able and willing to take ownership and responsibility for scoping, planning, prioritizing, scheduling, budgeting, action tracking, monitoring, corrective actions, reporting, etc. Self-starter with energy and positive “Can-Do” attitude. Proven track record of producing quality deliverables on specification, budget, and schedule in a fast passed environment. Team player with cross- discipline and matrixed functional skills and experience. Able to handle multiple concurrent assignments and priorities. Adaptive with continuous learning and improvement “mindset” with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process. Working knowledge, skill, and experience using Agile or LEAN, define, measure, analyze, improve, control (DMAIC), design for six sigma (DFSS), design for reliability (DFR), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and design to cost (DTC). The salary range for this position is $125k- 185k. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance. This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment. Additional Information GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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 GE (NYSE:GE) rises to the challenge of building a world that works. For more than 125 years, GE has invented the future of industry, and today the company’s dedicated team, leading technology, and global reach and capabilities help the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. 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