Lead Engineer – Configuration Management (Remote Eligible Us)

Summary The Lead Engineer – Configuration Management is a key contributor to the team responsible for development and maintenance of system, tool, documentation and data control processes and procedures that support quality program requirements and project delivery requirements for commercial nuclear power plants. The role develops project conventions, guides, administers accounts, provides product structure support, and controls and manages design process data with engineering software tools.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide on-time, quality delivery of documentation packages in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines
• Define and support nuclear industry configuration management practices, document management, and change control processes for new commercial nuclear power plant projects
• Master the project Information Management System and engineering design tool suites necessary to maintain CM equilibrium.
• Drive specification, development, implementation, and operation of assigned CM processes consistent with GEH and regulatory requirements
• This role provides direction and assistance to the Engineering teams to meet assigned configuration management objectives. As the Lead Engineer – Configuration Management you will:
• Manage the change management process responsible for confirming that Physical Facility Configuration, Facility Configuration Information, and Design Requirements match for a fleet of Small Modular Reactors.
• Perform work in compliance with policies and procedures
• Lead in selection of a CM information system (CMIS), procurement, maintenance, interoperability, and interfacing with a common data environment
• Support Engineering and Project Management in planning, assessment, reporting and tracking activities and in preparation of related presentations and reports
• Assist with engineering configuration management implementation activities inside GEH, in partnership with Information Technology (IT) and support CM interface activities at suppliers
• Manage the process to establish initial configuration control that matches Physical Facility Configuration, Facility Configuration Information, and Design Requirements for a fleet of Small Modular Reactors as they complete the Construction Phase of development.
• Work within a diverse team environment to execute work plans and schedules as applicable for mission success
• Coordinate project CM processes and tools with those of major suppliers
• Develop in-depth knowledge of CM processes and tools for nuclear plant projects, coordinate GEH project CM processes with other organizations
• Support GEH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews, and initiating and responding to Corrective Actions

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in an engineering or configuration management position
• Minimum 3 years’ experience on standing up CMIS, maintenance, and interfacing
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated practice of CM standards (EPRI, NIRMA, IAEA)
• Bachelor of Science Degree in technical discipline

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of nuclear business products, business processes, and customers
• Experience in a role interfacing with customers, regulators and/or suppliers
• Engineering plant modeling activities
• Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships
• Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
• Experience with GE documentation system, practices, and requirements
• Working knowledge of codes, standards & regulations related to nuclear power plants
• CM certification (CMII, CMPIC, etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience with engineering design and design process tools such as Doors Next Gen, SmartPlant, 3KeyMaster or other similar design tools, and with software systems QA requirements
• Knowledge of and experience with Configuration Management
• Quick learner, able to sort through information and make timely and sound decisions
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Clear thinker; communicates messages clearly and concisely
• Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments

The salary range for this position is $93,600.00 -$125,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for variable incentive compensation.

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.