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Lead Engineer – Plant Electrical Systems Design
Switzerland Global EnterpriseLead Engineer responsible for designing and integrating electrical power systems for nuclear projects, ensuring compliance and delivering on schedule within specifications.
Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,600 - $164,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in the design and integration of safety-related electrical systems, ensuring compliance with nuclear-specific standards and regulatory requirements. Proficient in performing complex electrical studies and preparing detailed engineering deliverables using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
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Electrical Engineering Degree5+ Years Experience in Nuclear IndustryProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseProtection and Control ExperienceGenerator Interconnection Agreements Management
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Hard Skills
Electrical System DesignLoad Flow StudiesShort Circuit AnalysisProtective Relay CoordinationAutoCADMicroStationETAP SoftwareElectrical Load CalculationsSchematic PreparationGrid Interface Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Hexagon Smart Electrical (SPEL)Microsoft Office SuiteProject Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
Nuclear StandardsANSI StandardsIEC StandardsIEEE StandardsCSA StandardsNEC StandardsMedium Voltage DistributionLow Voltage DistributionGenerator Protection ProgrammingPower Transformer Protection
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the design and integration of SC1/Class 1E (safety-related) and SC2 and SC3 electrical systems, including Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) distribution.
- Perform complex electrical studies such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting, and protective relay coordination using ETAP software using ANSI / IEC standards.
- Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as Requirements Specifications, Electrical Load Lists, One-lines, Calculations, Schematics and 3-Line lines.
- Develop detailed procurement specifications for major components, including main transformers, switchgear, diesel generators, and UPS systems and collaborate with suppliers.
- Navigate regulatory requirements (CA-CNSC and US-NRC), support licensing processes, ensuring all designs meet nuclear-specific standards.
- Interface with transmission providers to manage Generator Interconnection Agreements and ensure grid stability compliance.
- Applications of codes and standards applicable to electrical systems design in the US and CA (e.g. IEEE, IEC, CSA and NEC); European Union (e.g. IEC, EU)
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years in heavy and high reliability industries such as nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, etc.
- Master’s degree in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree. (desired)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License (desired)
- Ability to design and draft, independently produce finish products using AutoCad or MicroStation (desired)
- Excellent PC as well as productivity software [e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio]. (desired)
- Experience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design tools such as: Hexagon Smart Electrical (SPEL) (desired)
- Strong Protection and Control experience (desired)
- Experience with Grid Interface (desired)
- Experience with Generator and Larger Power Transformer Protection Programming and setting GE-Multilin and SEL Relays (desired)
Benefits
Comp & perks- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off