Senior Architectural Engineer - SMR Systems & Interiors

Job Description Summary

The Senior Architectural Engineer for SMR Systems and Interior will be part of a multi-discipline Civil/Structural 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, you will be the primary technical authority for architectural integration, ensuring that all non-Seismic Category I buildings (e.g., turbine building, control building, auxiliary buildings, cooling structures, and administrative facilities) meet regulatory standards and functional requirements. This will include design, analysis, and oversight of subcontracted scopes of work, particularly with human interfaces, egress, systems integration, interior environmental control, and HVAC/electrical routing.

Leveraging your subject matter expertise in architectural engineering, 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.

As a Senior Architectural Engineer, you will:

• Direct the design and engineering of non-Seismic Category I structures, with a focus on interior functional requirements and systems integration.

• Ensure all designs meet associated industry and local codes, standards, and regulations.

• Collaborate with Civil, Structural, and Mechanical teams to integrate HVAC, radiation shielding, and fire protection requirements into the architectural shell.

• Lead reviews of calculations, 3D models, and construction specifications provided by subcontractors.

• Select efficient materials suitable for their respective environments, focusing on durability, longevity, decontamination capability, and cost.

• Contribute to an engineering team that assures proposals and early works packages for selected sites are compatible with our standard product offering.

• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with internal 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or related discipline.

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in large-scale industrial projects.

• At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry or heavy industrial.

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.

• This role may require 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.

• Master’s or PhD in civil engineering discipline or similar

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license registration in one or more states.

• Experience with Revit, Autodesk, ANSYS, or similar

• Understanding of physical security requirements for nuclear power plant facilities.

• Experience with architectural engineering requirements as applied to modularization concepts.

• Familiarity with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B and NQA-1 standards, and ability to understand when commercial quality requirements apply

• Proven ability to be a liaison between organizations that are operating in separate geographic locations

• High performing individual with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance

• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to think strategically, be creative and move quickly

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of highly experienced engineers and balance multiple demands and priorities

• High performing energetic leader with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance

• Experience with project management skillset (communication, risk, planning/scheduling, change mgmt)

• EPC experience and knowledge; specifically, power plant

• Understanding of nuclear industry and technology

• Excellent written and verbal communication…