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Lead Technical Designer – Plant Equipment
GE Vernova. Lead and mentor the mechanical component design team for Fine Motion Control Rod Drive components .
Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical component design and project management within the nuclear industry, emphasizing compliance with ASME codes and standards, design assurance, and execution excellence. Proficient in leading teams, managing technical risks, and driving continuous process improvements.
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Mechanical Component DesignASME Codes And StandardsProject Management SkillsAutodesk Inventor 3D CAD DesignANSYS FEA Analysis
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Hard Skills
Mechanical Equipment DesignDesign DevelopmentProcurementTestingFabricationWeldment DesignStructural AnalysisRegulatory AffairsLicensing ProcessesDesign Assurance
Soft Skills
MentorshipCollaborationCommunicationRisk ManagementContinuous Process Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer's License
Industry Keywords
Nuclear IndustryHeavy IndustrialThermal PowerBWR Plant System DesignPlant Engineering MaintenanceNew Plant Design CertificationLicensing SupportQuality Management SystemsCorrective Action ProgramsTechnical Oversight
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and mentor the mechanical component design team for Fine Motion Control Rod Drive components
- Plan work, define technical approaches, perform design assurance, and drive execution excellence on advanced nuclear projects
- Support proposals, requirements management, design optioneering, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning
- Lead mechanical component design, equipment design, licensing support, procurement, testing, and installation and operational requirements
- Coordinate with Engineering teams to prepare proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and schedules
- Monitor execution metrics, status, issues, risks, mitigation and recovery plans, and scope changes
- Drive compliance with scope, work plans, budgets, schedules, design processes, practices, tools, and technical reviews
- Lead day-to-day operations and ensure deliverables and commitments are completed on schedule and under budget
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines to support integrated plant design objectives
- Collaborate with project management, project engineering, support functions, vendors, and partners to drive project completion
- Identify, document, and resolve technical risks and emergent issues
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship throughout design release, procurement/fabrication, assembly, site installation, and testing
- Support strategy, planning, statements of work, resource loading, and mobilization for employees, contractors, suppliers, and partners
- Host learning sessions and support knowledge capture and transfer initiatives
- Support simplification and continuous process improvements
- Champion nuclear safety culture and ensure compliance with GVH policies, quality management systems, and corrective action programs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related science or technical discipline
- 7 years of experience in heavy industrial, thermal power, or nuclear industry working in mechanical equipment and component design
- Experience specifying design requirements, design development, procurement, testing, and fabrication/installation support
- 5 years of experience with ASME codes and standards or equivalent
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
- Master's degree in an engineering discipline preferred
- Professional Engineer's license preferred
- Experience with BWR plant system design, plant engineering maintenance and modifications, new plant design certification and licensing preferred
- Experience with weldment design, structural analysis including FEM, and fabrication preferred
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design preferred
- Proficiency with ANSYS FEA analysis preferred
- Knowledge and experience with regulatory affairs and licensing processes preferred
- Experience with project management skills including communication, risk, planning/scheduling, and change management preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- 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
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
- Company retirement contributions
- Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance not provided