Lead Engineer - Mechanical Component Design

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Engineer – Mechanical Component contributes to a team designing highly engineered nuclear plant equipment. The role develops mechanical component design concepts, provides procurement support, and prepares drawings, CAD models, specifications, and design-basis documentation. Working in a matrixed engineering team and with global GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy partners and suppliers, the Lead Engineer supports the BWRX-300 plant design and project delivery. Work must meet customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory guidance, including ASME, NRC, and CSA requirements.

The position provides technical leadership and includes direct people-management responsibilities for staffing and performance development. The Lead Engineer is accountable for the cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned work, and supports colleagues, project teams, sourcing, manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers. The work location is GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina, or a GE Vernova hub in Schenectady, New York; Greenville, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas; or Pensacola, Florida. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, subject to applicable government authorization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
• At least 5 years of mechanical design experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the nuclear industry.
• At least 2 years of experience performing component design work to ASME Section III standards.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses with thorough, complete documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical topics and assignments.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, finite element analysis, statistics, CAD modeling, and drafting practices, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and applicable business standards, procedures, and product or program requirements.
• Manage people directly, including staffing and performance development.
• Own the cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks, and assess the impacts and risks of design decisions.
• Perform mechanical 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.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers and engineers, procurement, suppliers, and other business functions and partners.
• Apply knowledge of materials and fabrication processes to optimize component designs and address supplier non-conformances and emerging issues.
• Independently verify design work and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Work with sourcing and manufacturing on cost-reduction activities.
• Develop procedures and identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity.
• Work with the technical leader to establish work plans, time and schedule estimates, requirements, and work processes.
• Develop equipment requirement specifications and drawings, and evaluate and assist with vendor selection.
• Perform fundamental engineering calculations and modeling.
• Assess failure modes, causality, and risk for assigned work scopes.
• Participate in and lead teams addressing organizational initiatives.
• Communicate technical information, help bring team members to consensus, and convey performance expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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