Principal Engineer Nuclear Systems - Plant Operations

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

2d • Remote

About The Position

As Principal Engineer and Controlled Title Holder (CTH) for our Nuclear Plant Controls Services business, your mandate is to assure that our disparate controls disciplines coalesce into a singular, high-quality, reliable nuclear plant digital control solution. The Principal Engineer (CTH) serves as the recognized subject matter expert providing advanced technical leadership to the controls nuclear engineering team. You are responsible for driving engineering excellence, supporting complex nuclear projects, and mentoring next generation engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering or operations capacity in Nuclear Power.
• 10 years of Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems within highly regulated, safety-critical environments.
• Eligibility Requirements: This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical, Nuclear or Electrical Engineering advanced Degrees.
• Licensed Reactor Operator (Desired): We will evaluate the candidate’s operational awareness and system-level perspective during the interview process.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver results.
• Exceptional ability to align cross-functional technical teams toward a common objective without direct line authority over project execution.
• Systems Integration Fluency: Deep understanding of the interplay between I&C platforms, electrical power systems, and Nuclear Balance-of-Plant (BOP) operations.
• Architectural Defense: Proven ability to lead high-stakes technical reviews and successfully defend complex system architectures to internal stakeholders and external regulators.
• Strategic Clarity: A gift for distilling multi-layered, system-level technical challenges into actionable, executable strategies.
• Regulatory & Process Fluency: Demonstrated excellence in applying 10 CFR 50.59 and complex regulatory design processes to project lifecycles.
• Experience interfacing with customers, conferences, user groups.
• Experience and demonstrated success working in a complex cross-functional environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recognized technical authority within the Nuclear Plant Controls space, setting standards and influencing key engineering decisions and driving risk framework.
• Establish an integration framework for control system requirements, architecture, and V&V methodologies for the nuclear fleet.
• Utilize deep expertise in 10 CFR 50.59 and regulatory design processes to ensure compliance and technical safety throughout the lifecycle of complex, multi-disciplined nuclear integrations.
• Represent the business as an expert regarding nuclear safety-critical design standards; influence product roadmaps to assure compliance with the evolving global regulatory landscape.
• Provide an overarching technical safety lens. While Project Engineers (PEs) and Technical Leaders (TLs) manage individual delivery, you ensure that technical safety and reliability margins remain uncompromised throughout the lifecycle of complex, multi-disciplined nuclear integrations.
• Own the "glue" among requirements. Oversee how overlapping value streams interact to ensure that technical dependencies are transparent, traceable, and validated for quality.
• Own critical technical deliverables that contribute to the success of the Nuclear Plant Controls team.
• Collaborate directly with the Steam Turbine Controls Principal Engineer and Steam Power Operability team to review designs, align strategy, and provide technical direction.
• Identify technical risks, lead cross-functional problem resolution, and define effective mitigations at the system level.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain technical relevance.
• Mentor and develop the engineering pipeline.
• Champion a "System-Level Mindset," ensuring every engineer understands their contribution to the broader nuclear plant operational profile.

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, 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
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

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