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Role Description

The Technical Leader for Nuclear Island Mechanical Systems Applications will be part of a multi-discipline applications engineering team of dedicated engineers responsible for the deployment of GVH SMR plant technology (e.g. BWRX-300 Standard Plant) across multiple US and international sites.

In this position, you will provide technical leadership for nuclear island mechanical systems engineering activities supporting SMR site applications within a coordinated EPC project delivery framework.

• Drive on time and on budget delivery of quality engineering technical products.
• Identify risks, scope gaps, and execution challenges to drive mitigation strategies.
• Lead and coordinate a small team of mechanical systems engineers.
• Ensure effective workload planning and resource utilization.
• Work at the intersection of site applications engineering, team leadership, engineering project development, and engineering performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical systems engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent large scale power generation industry.

Requirements

• Eligibility to work at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC or highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• This role may require access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Desired Qualifications

• Leadership experience within an EPC project delivery model executing a full project execution lifecycle.
• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer registration in one or more states.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear mechanical systems design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt mechanical systems designs to new codes, standards, and regulations.
• Familiarity with nuclear mechanical codes and standards such as ASME, ANSI/ANS, etc.
• Knowledge of diverse regulatory schemes (e.g., US NRC, CNSC, IAEA, etc.).
• Working knowledge of earned value management principles.
• Strong sense of engineering scope ownership and ability to drive successful team performance.
• Proven ability to be a liaison between organizations operating in separate geographic locations.
• High performing individual with demonstrated ability to deliver results.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to think strategically.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of highly experienced engineers.
• Experience with project management skillset (communication, risk, planning/scheduling, change management).
• EPC experience and knowledge; specifically, power plant.
• Understanding of nuclear industry and technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
• Life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.