Field Engineer, In Vessel UT

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The In-vessel UT (IVUT) Field Engineer provides technical direction and oversight of NDE activities on nuclear power plant inspection projects. The Lead Field Engineer is responsible to support development of processes, techniques, and tooling to meet business needs. The main function of the IVUT Field Engineer is to support the execution of robotic UT inspections at nuclear utilities inside the reactor vessel. Additionally the Field Engineer supports repair of tooling and design and testing efforts of new tooling.

Requirements

• Technical degree in a discipline related to mechatronics, robotics, or mechanical engineering OR a minimum of 6 years of leadership experience in a technical field.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb 10 flights of stairs twice per day.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and physical examination.
• Ability to meet Fitness For Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain unescorted access.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport for international travel.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience troubleshooting automated systems.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting electronic control systems.
• Basic understanding of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) internals.
• Basic understanding of ultrasonic testing (UT) theory.
• Demonstrated experience leading field teams during customer refueling outages or similar high‑stakes operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with senior-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively under high-stress conditions while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, scheduling, and delivery of GVH IVUT projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timeline.
• Provide task leadership, technical direction, and day-to-day coordination for work teams comprised of GVH personnel and contingent workers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customer and vendors.
• Represent GVH on commercial, technical, and compliance issues, working collaboratively within an integrated services team environment.
• Support business activities including: Development of inspection tooling and techniques. Commercial Operations support. Planning & Staffing. Training and knowledge transfer.
• Perform duties and complete assignments in accordance with GVH standards for integrity, safety, and quality.
• Work effectively in field environments, including customer refueling outages and other critical operations.
• Travel up to 70% of the time, domestically and internationally, to customer sites and other GVH locations as required.
• This role has onsite requirements. Candidates for this position must be able to work onsite at the Wilmington NC service center.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level