Job Description SummaryAs the Engineering Technical Leader for the Reactor Internals Hardware Design Team, you will lead a team of engineers who design and evaluate pressure vessel internals to support the ongoing operation and performance of the existing BWR Nuclear Fleet. Internals Hardware is subjected to stringent nuclear, quality, and regulatory standards and could be the difference between a power plant continuing operation or permanently shutting down. In this role, you will provide technical guidance, oversee project scheduling and resource planning, develop talent and depth through mentoring, and act as the point of contact between your engineering team and internal and external customers.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Knowledge and expertise of mechanical designs based on product and customer requirements, industry codes and standards, and operating environment within defined schedule and cost limits.Creation of schedules and estimates for projects to drive the Reactor Internals Hardware design and qualification process, meeting business and customer needs.Oversee 3D model development, access and clearance studies, analysis and calculations, drawings, design, fabrication and test specifications, evaluations, and reports regarding hardware and component design.Manage and facilitate collaboration with the Modification Tooling Design Team, Analysis Teams, Field Deployment Teams, and Engineering and Services Business leadership to deliver designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and SafetyParticipate in emergent issue support of customers during Outage Season to help solve challenging problems with technical guidance and fast-paced evaluate, execute, output response.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or collegeMinimum of 10 years expertise in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling) in a commercial setting

Eligibility Requirements:

The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but qualified (US based) remote candidates will be consideredAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internally as required up to 10%This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment

Desired Characteristics:

Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to innovate and solve problems with mechanical designFinite Element Analysis experience is preferredNuclear industry experience, understanding of nuclear reactor components is highly desirableCommunicate progress, ideas, plans, and output effectivelyExperience designing with nuclear quality materialsKnowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code and its application to design and repair of Nuclear componentsKnowledge of Geometric Design & TolerancingKnowledge of bolted joints and weld design preferredAbility to understand and communicate technical content to a wide variety of stakeholders: engineers, project managers, product managers, as well as business and engineering leadershipStrong project planning, scheduling, and execution experience as an engineer or engineering team leadAbility to successfully lead multi-disciplined teams on first-of-a-kind projects

The base pay range for this position is $112,000-160,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 8/15/2025.

 

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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Application Deadline: August 15, 2025