Lead Database Design Engineer (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

$99,000 - $140,000/Yr

GE Vernova - Wilmington, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Wilmington, NC

Utilities

About the position

The Lead Database Design Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting GEH's digital strategy for new nuclear plants by leading the design and development of complex data structures and information systems. This position focuses on creating federated Common Data Environments, ensuring efficient data management, and implementing robust data security measures to protect sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain data models that accurately represent Configuration Management data requirements and relationships between data elements.
• Design and develop advanced data structures that optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing for Configuration Management and other key components in Common Data Environments.
• Apply sophisticated database designs to solve challenging data modeling and data integration problems, including designs applying ontology, relational, graphical, and hierarchical data structures.
• Design and implement data integrations, including data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure data interoperability intra- and inter-Common Data Environments.
• Implement robust data security measures to protect sensitive information, including access controls, encryption, and data masking.
• Develop and implement data quality standards and processes to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams to deliver features and significant products.
• Create comprehensive documentation for data structures, databases, and data processes, ensuring knowledge transfer and compliance with best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging data management technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience in database and data structure design, management, and modeling.
• 2 years' knowledge in configuration management technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in designing for triplestores.
• Experience in working with data in manufacturing or other industrial environments.
• Experience in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud).
• Working knowledge of industry cyber standards (inclusive of CFR 810 Export Control).
• Demonstrated experience in information management framework BIM standards (e.g., ISO 19650 and CFIHOS standards).
• Familiarity with CDE applications for requirements management, document management, scheduling, 3D modeling, and asset management.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as power, process, marine, medical or oil and gas, preferably nuclear under a 10 CFR 50 Appendix B Quality Program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment and counseling services.
• GE Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.