Senior Engineer - Outage Engineering; Remote Eligible
High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, 27260, USA
Listed on 2026-06-09
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Job Description Summary
Senior Engineer to support Outage Engineering for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s (GVH) customers. Develop and deliver Outage Servicing Tools and Equipment that are used during maintenance, inspection, refueling and outages in both Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) and Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) at domestic and international Nuclear Plants. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, analysis and testing of new products and technology to meet customer needs and overcome complex technical challenges.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer you will:
- Execute the design, development and analysis for specialty tooling and equipment using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements.
- Develop Outage Servicing Tooling and Equipment of high complexity.
- Demonstrate solid knowledge of Mechanical Design principles including expertise in areas such as mechanical design, mechanical component design, structural design, welding, joint connections, and fabrication techniques.
- Proactively communicate and deliver assignments on time.
- Identify and mitigate technical risk.
- Communicate technical details to fabricators through the generation of fabrication drawings, specifications, and direct communication.
- Generate operational instructions for newly developed tools and equipment.
- Contribute to the success of others by providing feedback and technical input during design reviews and verifications.
- Provide mentorship to peers.
- Provide emergent issue response to Field Services teams and Customers as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
- At least 8 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and/or machine design experience
- The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote (US based) candidates will be considered.
- Ability to obtain commercial nuclear site entry.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (30 % if remote) domestically and internationally to other GE Vernova locations, vendors, and customer sites as necessary.
- 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.
- Proficient in 3D CAD design and computer skills.
- Experience in the development of equipment within the nuclear services sector, particularly with regards to services provided during a maintenance outage at BWR’s and PWR’s
- Familiarity with the following codes and standards: AISC, AWS, ASME BPVC, ASTM
- Solid understanding of the principles of Mechanical/Structural Design and Engineering
- Ability to troubleshoot improperly functioning equipment and implement the proper changes.
- Ability to assess technical risk and devise suitable means to mitigate.
- Familiarity with LEAN tools and principles.
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 InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Final date to receive applications:
April…
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