Job Description Summary

The Lead Application Engineer will be a key member of the team developing and providing BWRX-300 technical information to potential customers worldwide. After a customer has selected the BWRX-300, the Lead Application Engineer will support technical scopes of work up to execution of the site specific design contract. Coordination will be required with Licensing, Engineering and Product Management and external parties to ensure the technical information is consistent and meets the customers’ needs. The Lead Application Engineering will interface with the customer’s technical leads to ensure the GEH BWRX-300 product offering aligns with their expectations and that future contracts are obtained.

This role will report to the Application Engineering Leader.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The daily activities and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop BWRX-300 technical content for potential customer and respond to potential customer requests for information.
• Create technical content for customer proposals.
• Evaluate customer, country/regional and site-specific requirements for each identified project with support from Licensing and Engineering, third party engineering companies and the customer.
• Determine any modifications or additions to the standard design for identified projects.
• Coordinate development and review of site layouts.
• Coordinate screening of individual site parameters including external hazards against standard design capabilities.
• Coordinate development of preliminary heat balances.
• Support project delivery partner selection and division of responsibility development for each project.
• Support development of delivery schedules and cost estimates for specific projects.
• Identify issues that could potentially impact the ability of GEV supplied equipment to comply with customer/project requirements.
• Represent Engineering, Fuel, Services, Sourcing and Project Line at customer meetings while maintaining a high level of business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Gather and synthesize information from customers and other sources about each opportunity including the customer’s development plan, strategy, and evaluation method.
• Inform and educate customers about BWRX-300 technology and solutions through in-person and online presentations.
• Work closely with the Sales and the Product Line management teams to ensure optimum competitiveness.
• Gather competitive data and support post-win and post-mortem analyses.
• Support internal productivity and quality initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics discipline. 
• Minimum 4 years experience in Application or Sales Engineering, Engineering, Construction Project Management, or similar in customer-facing roles.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% in the USA and internationally.
• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• 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 U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum 2 years of field experience on new nuclear power plant construction projects.
• Knowledgeable of nuclear power systems, nuclear power plants, controls, equipment and terminology.
• Knowledge of nuclear regulations and ability to interact with nuclear regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge and experience with engineering and project tools, processes and software.
• Well established planning, organizing, influencing and networking skills to implement courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
• Global mindset with a willingness to understand diverse cultures and work collaboratively.
• Drive to interface effectively with all levels of internal and external organizations.
• Strong team player who collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources.
• Financial acumen to identify and optimize solutions to bring customer value and expand margin for GE Vernova.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex ideas.

The base pay range for this position is $98,400 – 131,200k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 11/29/2024.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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.

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

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