25 Oct
GE Vernova
Markham
Job Description Summary
This engineer will perform a key role to design, research and develop new nuclear reactors within a team environment, working with partner organizations and suppliers to advance plant conceptual and detailed design and successfully deliver a new plants project.
The engineer will produce a design through a balance of cutting edge and proven technologies and will also be responsible for development and implementation of licensing and technical requirements for advanced work in new nuclear plants.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide system design deliverables which include: system design specifications, which include performing structural analysis and calculations
Perform Soil-Structure-Interaction (SSI) analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Safety-Related Structures
Perform design and analysis of Nuclear Power Plant Safety-Related Structures in accordance with the following codes: ASME B&PV; Section III Division 2, AISC N690 code, and ACI 349 code.
Perform Static and Dynamic analysis of complex NI and Containment structures using SAP4, ANSYS and/or NASTRAN computer codes.
Understand and analyze the effect of thermal stresses in the reactor containment and resolve over stress conditions
Define hydrodynamic input loads for calculation of dynamic response of containment structure and the C/S design of reactor containment
Analyze the effects of missiles, aircraft impact and severe wind on reinforced concrete structures
Develop engineering reports and licensing documentation.
Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, the NRC and international regulatory authorities on technical issues.
Incorporate design requirements into analyses and design documents; prepare systems documentation using the designated requirements management tool
Lead and conduct design analyses, evaluations, and verifications for various BWR structural systems
Apply engineering knowledge and practical experience to the analysis, investigation, and solution of complex design problems and application issues
Develop drawings and specifications to assure products can reliably meet all engineering and quality requirements
Work proactively with existing BWR product line and quality personnel through process procedure approvals, process qualification approvals, and non-conforming material disposition
Perform work tasks in accordance with current regulatory guides and industry standards applicable to the Systems and Equipment and the associated components and their interfaces with other systems
Provide on-time, quality delivery of equipment packages and engineering documentation in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines
Required Qualifications
Master of Science Engineering
Minimum of 8 years of experience in energy business (nuclear preferred) or equivalent technical environment
Minimum of 3 years of nuclear power plant BOP/TI design and/or operation experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a program or technical leadership role
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers
Desired Characteristics
PhD in Civil Engineering
Proven ability to think strategically, be creative and move quickly
Strong team building skills
Process oriented with ability to facilitate continuous performance improvement
Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships
Working knowledge of BWR plants and specifically the BOP/TI/HVAC system side of the plant
Experience in the construction of a nuclear power plant
Knowledge of nuclear business products, business processes, customers and competitive environment
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S.
Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S.
Department of Energy's List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S.
Department of Energy will be required.
More information can be found here:
https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810
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You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
▶️ Senior Engineer - Civil Structural Design
🖊️ GE Vernova
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