I&C Database Engineer

I&C Database Engineer

What You will Do: 

This role is a digital tool development lead in Plant Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Systems team, supporting our customer GE Hitachi Nuclear. Leads preparation and implementation of a software-based engineering data management program used to consolidate design basis records — including inputs, outputs, cabinet wiring, functions, and setpoints — for distributed control and information systems (DCIS) installed in nuclear facilities. This role is a key member of a cross-functional team including I&C engineering and IT development teams. This role supports architecture and design activities including validating engineering data structures, workflows, and system outputs accurately reflect source design documentation.

What You Will Bring: 

·       Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions

·       Support other GE businesses, supplier, and internal / external customers

·       Serve as a recognized leader in defining the state of the art in own technical specialty in order to anticipate, develop and apply technology to current and future business opportunities

·       Provide engineering support, within one’s specialty, to teams working on performance, cost reduction and quality initiatives

·       Leverage expertise to resolve problems in the field or during the manufacturing processes

·       Make recommendations after analysis of the data using quality tools

·       Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company

·       Function as program manager when appropriate

·       Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers

·       Develop and implement training modules as necessary

Additional Essential Responsibilities: 

·       Support the architecture, design, development, and ongoing operation of a database-driven engineering data management tool used to consolidate I&C system design basis records for reactor instrumentation & control systems

·       Serve as a technical liaison between the I&C engineering team and the software development team, helping translate engineering data requirements into validated system design and database records

·       Assist with defining, testing, and validating data structures, business rules, and workflows within a Microsoft SQL Server-based system

·       Perform QA/QC reviews of database content, configuration, and outputs to verify accuracy of I&C design data against source engineering documents

·       Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of processes, procedures, and guides for populating and maintaining the design basis database across the project lifecycle

·       Participate in testing (unit, integration, user acceptance) of new features and enhancements to the database and web-based user interface

·       Support development of training materials and provide guidance to end users (I&C engineers) on tool usage and data entry standards

·       Interpret applicable nuclear regulatory requirements and industry standards to help ensure the database/tool design supports compliant configuration control

·       Partner with IT, software development, and other engineering disciplines to align on requirements, priorities, and release planning

·       Participate in Agile/Scrum/Kanban ceremonies, representing engineering stakeholder ("the Customer") interests to the software development team

·       Support the development and maintenance of plans, schedules, and budgets for sub-projects that interface with this program

 Candidate Qualifications: 

·       Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science

·       Minimum of 5 additional years of experience in an engineering position 

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent technical discipline.

·       Experience with control systems, instrumentation, or IT cabinet wiring, including familiarity with wire lists, runlists, and cabinet/panel configuration documentation

·       Required: Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (or equivalent RDBMS) — database design, querying, and data validation

·       Working understanding of software development practices and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

·       Ability to analyze technical specifications and design documentation to validate data accuracy and completeness

·       Ability to work effectively across disciplines and contribute as part of a larger, cross-functional team

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables on a compressed contract timeline

·       Nuclear industry experience preferred

·       Familiarity with NRC, DOE, DHS, IEC, ISO, or CNSC regulatory requirements preferred

 Desired Qualifications: 

·       Strong oral and written communication skills

·       Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

·       Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

·       Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

·       Demonstrated leadership in advancing the state of the art in a technical specialty     

·       Experience working as a liaison between engineering and software development teams

·       Familiarity with front-end/web UI applications and design methods

·       Familiarity with DCIS or similar automation platform design (i.e., Mark*VIe, Siemens S7, Ovation)

·       Familiarity with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies, particularly from an engineering "customer"/stakeholder role

·       Familiarity with GitLab or similar tools for requirements management and deployment tracking

·       Experience authoring or executing test cases, validation protocols, or traceability records

·       Familiarity with the use of AI in product/software development

·       Strong attention to detail and comfort reviewing large data sets for accuracy

·       Proficient in MS Office tools

·       Ability to ramp up quickly and work independently in a short-term contract capacity