Lead Engineer – Reload & Cycle Management
About The Position
The Lead Nuclear Fuel Engineer will contribute to BWR fuel reload licensing and cycle management within GNF-A Fuels Engineering, with technical mentorship from an experienced engineering team. The role develops licensing and design solutions and delivers work that meets customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory guidelines. It includes direct interaction with utility customers through deliverables, collaboration, and training. The engineer performs analysis and design calculations for operating reactor cores, communicates technical results to internal and external customers, and supports reload projects across the Fuels organization. The position also involves process improvement, schedule and cost management, quality assurance, and ongoing professional development and mentoring.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physics, or another science field from an accredited university.
- At least 5 years of relevant nuclear experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering.
- Experience with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) technology.
- Knowledge of plant operational support.
- Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements.
Responsibilities
- Apply analytical methods, procedures, and techniques to solve complex problems.
- Execute analysis and design calculations supporting operating reactor cores in reload licensing and cycle management.
- Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
- Document and communicate results of technical data generated.
- Implement continual improvements to work processes, including procedure and script updates.
- Maintain or exceed baseline project schedule and cost for nuclear fuel reload engineering deliverables.
- Share information, promote open dialogue, and work effectively in a matrixed team environment.
- Ensure work meets NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.
- Partner with Commercial Account Managers, interface with customer technical personnel, and manage reload projects across the Fuels organization.
- Engage in continuous professional development and mentoring.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
