Lead Engineer - BWRX-300 Plant Electrical Systems
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GE Vernova is hiring a Lead Engineer - BWRX-300 Plant Electrical Systems. This is a full-time role in Markham. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description Summary
This role is responsible for the design of electrical power systems supporting the BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor. This involves the design, analysis, procurement and integration of the electrical power systems ranging from the main generator and grid connection, in plant distribution system down to the end use loads.The required work location is Markham, Ontario (relocation assistance provided if not already local).
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
System Architecture: 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.
Analysis & Modeling: 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 Engineer Deliverables: Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as Requirements Specifications, Electrical Load Lists, One-lines, Calculations, Schematics and 3-Line lines. Ensure deliverables are on-spec., on-budget, and on-schedule.
Equipment Specification: Develop detailed procurement specifications for major components, including main transformers, switchgear, diesel generators, and UPS systems and collaborate with suppliers.
Regulatory Compliance: Navigate regulatory requirements (CA-CNSC and US-NRC), support licensing processes, ensuring all designs meet nuclear-specific standards.
Grid Integration: Interface with transmission providers to manage Generator Interconnection Agreements and ensure grid stability compliance.
Compliance with Codes and standards: Applications of codes and standards applicable to electrical systems design in the US and CA (e.g. IEEE, IEC, CSA and NEC); European Union (eg. IEC, EU)
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
5+ years in heavy and high reliability industries such as nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, etc
Eligibility Requirements:
The required work location is Markham, Ontario (relocation assistance provided if not already local)
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
Desired Characteristics:
Master’s degree in Engineering for Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or equivalent year technical degree.
Ability to design and draft, independently produce finish products using AutoCad or MicroStation
Experience using modern digital engineering collaboration and design tools such as:
Hexagon Smart Electrical (SPEL)
Content creation [e.g., Confluence/Atlassian],
Requirements management [e.g., DOORS-NextGen/IBM, MS Team Center],
Diagram and drawing [e.g., Visio/Microsoft, AutoCAD/Autodesk],
Design and analysis simulation [e.g., Easy5/MSC, Simulink-MATLAB/MathWorks, Mathcad/PTC, 3KeyMaster/WSC, ETAP, SKM],
Change, configuration, document, and bill of material (BOM) management [e.g., ENOVIA/Dassault-Systems].
Strong Protection and Control experience
Experience with Grid Interface
Experience with Generator and Larger Power Transformer Protection
Programming and setting GE-Multilin and SEL Relays
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $97,000 and $147,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: Discretionary annual bonus
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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Where is the Lead Engineer - BWRX-300 Plant Electrical Systems position at GE Vernova located?
This position is based in Markham. GE Vernova has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
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When was the Lead Engineer - BWRX-300 Plant Electrical Systems role at GE Vernova posted?
This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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