Lead Engineer - Mechanical Component

Overview

Lead Engineer – Mechanical Component responsible for highly engineered equipment design of nuclear plant components. Will operate in a matrixed engineering team to deliver high‑quality engineering deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines (ASME, NRC, CSA, and others).

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.
• Take personal responsibility, understanding impacts and risks associated with design decisions.
• Consider customer needs and maintain open communication with interfacing engineers and project stakeholders.
• Perform component design work governed by ASME Section III and CSA codes and standards.
• Prepare CAD models, drawings, specifications, and detailed design basis documentation for nuclear component designs.
• Interface with other engineering teams, project managers, project engineers, procurement, suppliers, and other business functions and partners as needed.
• Understand component material selection and fabrication processes to create optimized component designs and address supplier non‑conformances and emergent issues as needed.
• Perform independent verification of design work ensuring strict procedure adherence.
• Work closely with sourcing and manufacturing to support cost reduction activities.
• Develop procedures and identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity.
• Work with technical leader to establish effective work plans, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements, and work processes.
• Responsible for equipment requirement specifications and drawings, and evaluate & assist in selection of vendors.
• Perform fundamental engineering calculations and modeling.
• Assess failure modes, causes, and risk in relation to assigned work scopes.
• Participate in and lead teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
• 3 years mechanical design experience.
• 1 year of experience working in the nuclear industry.
• 1 year of experience performing component design work to ASME Section III standards.
• 1 year of proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design or similar program.

• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and proven leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills and capability to clearly articulate specific technical topics or assignments.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, finite element analysis, statistics, CAD modeling and drafting practices (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to domestic and international sites occasionally.
• Preferred work locations: GVH Wilmington, NC Headquarters, or GE Vernova offices in Atlanta, GA, Schenectady, NY, Greenville, SC, or Pensacola, FL.
• Role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information; final offers contingent on authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.

• Competitive compensation ($89,300.00–$) with geographic differentials.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
  Health Coach and 24/7 nurse‑based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) with company matching and contributions).
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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).