This role is responsible leading the design, implementation, and support commissioning of protective relaying systems for the BWRX-300 Small Module Nuclear Reactor. You will be the technical anchor for our grid interface projects, supporting our customers with development of technical grid system impact assessments.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design, implementation, and support commissioning of protective relaying systems for the BWRX-300 Small Module Nuclear Reactor.
* Develop comprehensive P&C packages, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.
* Perform short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and develop settings for digital relays (GE, SEL, Siemens, etc.).
* Ensure compliance with utility interconnection requirements (e.g., NERC, NPCC or regional interconnect rules) and manage technical communications with grid operators.
* Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as Requirements Specifications, Electrical Load Lists, One-lines, Calculations, Schematics and 3-Line drawings; ensure they are on spec, on-budget, and on-schedule.
* Select and specify protection equipment, instrument transformers (CTs/VTs), and control switchgear.
* Navigate regulatory requirements (CA-CNSC and US-NRC) and support licensing processes; ensure designs meet nuclear-specific standards.
* Apply codes and standards for electrical systems design in the US, Canada and EU (IEEE, IEC, CSA, NEC, etc.).
* Apply the following fault analysis and protection schemes: Line protection (21, 87L); Transformer protection (87T, 50/51); Bus and Breaker Failure protection (87B, 50BF); Generator Protection (87G, 59N, 64G).
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
* US (PE), Canada (P.Eng.) or equivalent international license.
* 8+ years experience with P&C design for substations, industrial power systems or renewable energy plants.
* 4+ years experience using power analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or ASPEN Oneliner.
* 4+ years experience with symmetrical components and fault analysis.
* Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or equivalent technical degree.
* Excellent PC and productivity software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio).
* Proficiency in design tools: AutoCAD or MicroStation, Hexagon Smart Electrical (SPEL), Confluence/Atlassian, DOORS‑NextGen/IBM, Microsoft Team Center, Visio, Easy5/MSC, Simulink‑MATLAB/MathWorks, Mathcad/PTC, 3KeyMaster/WSC, ETAP, SKM.
Eligibility Requirements
* For the United States, preferred location: GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; highly qualified US‑based remote candidates will be considered.
* For Canada, requires working two days a week onsite in the Markham Ontario office and legal authorization to work in Canada.
* Access to U.S. export‑controlled information is required; final offers contingent on authorization from the U.S. Government.
* Legal authorization to work in Canada is required; a background investigation will be conducted.
* Applicant must meet U.S. immigration and naturalization act requirements.
Salary & Benefits
* US salary range: $111,200 – $213,200. Geographic differential 110%–130% in certain areas.
* Canada salary range: $126,000 – $176,000 CAD.
* Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
* Benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; Health Coach; Employee Assistance Program; GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)); tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; permissive time off.
Additional Notes
* Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons.
* This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 02, 2026.
Application
* Standard Apply form available; Conversational apply not required.
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