Senior Excitation Engineer - Nuclear (Remote Eligible, U.S)
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for senior excitation engineers with expertise in nuclear systems has grown significantly, with the global nuclear energy market expected to reach $200 billion by 2025. As remote work becomes more prevalent, companies like GE Vernova are seeking top talent to lead technical strategy and ensure regulatory compliance. With a strong background in electrical engineering and power generation, candidates can stand out in this competitive market. Before applying, consider the importance of nuclear safety culture and the need for advanced problem-solving skills. With the right skills and experience, this role can be a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about nuclear energy and remote work.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Excitation Engineer will serve as the global technical authority for excitation control systems across the GE Vernova and legacy nuclear fleet. This critical role requires a deep understanding of nuclear safety culture and the ability to lead technical strategy for modernization, reliability, and regulatory compliance. As a key member of the team, the Senior Excitation Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the continued stability of the nuclear fleet.The Senior Excitation Engineer will be responsible for defining the long-term technical roadmap for excitation systems, ensuring all designs and modifications adhere to nuclear regulatory requirements, and leading root cause analysis for complex system disturbances. This role requires a strong systems engineering capability, with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional integration efforts across excitation controls, generator systems, plant interfaces, and nuclear operational requirements.
What You Will Do
- Define the long-term technical roadmap for excitation systems in the global nuclear fleet
- Ensure all excitation designs and modifications strictly adhere to nuclear regulatory requirements and internal Nuclear Quality Management Systems
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex, high-priority system disturbances in nuclear facilities
- Direct advanced modeling and simulation to analyze the interaction between large-scale nuclear baseload generation and evolving grid codes
- Provide expert-level consulting to the Commercial and Sales teams for multi-million dollar nuclear retrofit tenders
- Institutionalize decades of excitation domain expertise by mentoring Staff and Lead engineers for nuclear excitation engineering
- Lead formal design reviews for New Product Introductions (NPI) and custom nuclear applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the continued stability of the nuclear fleet
- Develop and maintain documentation standards for excitation systems
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for installation and commissioning led by field services team
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Master’s or PhD strongly preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in power generation engineering, with at least 5–8 years specifically focused on excitation systems or mission-critical power plant controls
- Exposure working within a Nuclear Safety Culture and navigating nuclear-specific quality and documentation standards
- Deep knowledge in synchronous generator theory and power system stability
- Strong systems engineering capability with the ability to lead complex, cross-functional integration efforts
- Ability to travel globally (up to 25%) to support outages, customer design reviews, and regulatory audits
Nice to Have
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in power generation engineering, with at least 7–10 years specifically focused on excitation systems or mission-critical power plant controls
- Recognized industry expert with a strong network of contacts in the nuclear energy sector
- Experience with advanced modeling and simulation tools
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in the nuclear energy sector
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of nuclear safety culture and regulatory requirements to stand out in this role
- Showcase your experience with advanced modeling and simulation tools to demonstrate your technical expertise
- Highlight your ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve common goals
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving in complex systems
- Consider obtaining industry-recognized certifications to demonstrate your commitment to the field
- Research the company culture and values to ensure alignment with your own goals and expectations
- Prepare to discuss your experience with mentoring and knowledge sharing to demonstrate your ability to institutionalize expertise
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