Senior Structural Engineer - SMR Systems & Interiors

Job Description Summary

The Senior Structural 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.

• 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 skills
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge,…