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Lead Design Specialist – Plant Arrangement

GE Vernova

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Original Job Summary

Overview

The Lead Design Specialist – Plant Arrangement is responsible for leading a cross-functional engineering team to design and draft the layout of the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Nuclear Island, Turbine Island and Balance of Plant systems in a 3D BIM Model.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design for Mechanical Plant Systems and Components in Turbine Island and Balance of Plant.
  • Create conceptual designs including layouts, arrangements, and construction drawings.
  • Review plant layouts ensuring accessibility for maintenance and design compliance for HVAC & Fire Protection.
  • Interface with Plant & System Design teams for 3D BIM Model requirements.
  • Drive initiatives to embed preliminary design information to prevent future fabrication issues.
  • Mentor colleagues on drafting, 3D parametric modeling and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Associates in engineering/design or 10+ years of relevant experience; 6 years using design tools such as Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD/Vault.

Desired Skills

  • Experience with Autodesk Plant 3D, Revit and Vault.
  • Advanced mechanical and mechanism design expertise.
  • Strong knowledge of ASME/ANSI drafting standards and manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent communication skills and proven leadership in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.

Additional Details

Remote eligible with preferred work location at GEH Headquarters, Wilmington, NC. Must be able to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information. Competitive benefits and bonus opportunities included.

Key skills/competency

  • 3D BIM
  • Plant layout
  • Mechanical design
  • AutoCAD
  • Inventor
  • Team leadership
  • Drafting
  • Design review
  • HVAC standards
  • Export compliance

How to Get Hired at GE Vernova

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research GE Vernova's culture: Study their mission, values, and news updates.
  • Customize your resume: Emphasize Autodesk and BIM design experience.
  • Highlight leadership skills: Demonstrate past team management success.
  • Prepare for technical review: Practice explaining 3D layout and drafting details.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD tutorials.
Practice 3D BIM modeling scenarios.
Study mechanical plant system layouts.
Refresh drafting standards and ASME codes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a design team.
Explain your problem-solving approach in projects.
How do you handle design feedback?
Discuss managing multiple priorities effectively.