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Technical Lead – Plant Equipment Design
GE Vernova. Lead and mentor the mechanical component design team for advanced nuclear projects .
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 safety standards. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and drive project execution while ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.
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Mechanical Component DesignASME Codes & StandardsAutodesk Inventor 3D CAD DesignANSYS FEA AnalysisProject Management
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Hard Skills
Mechanical Equipment DesignSpecification of Design RequirementsProcurement SupportTesting and Fabrication SupportWeldment DesignStructural AnalysisFEM AnalysisRegulatory Affairs KnowledgeChange ManagementRisk Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in EngineeringMaster of Science Degree in Engineering DisciplineProfessional Engineers License
Industry Keywords
Nuclear IndustryHeavy IndustrialThermal PowerBWR Plant System DesignPlant Engineering MaintenanceDesign CertificationLicensing ProcessesQuality Management SystemsContinuous Process ImprovementsNuclear Safety Culture
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and mentor the mechanical component design team for advanced nuclear projects
- Oversee the Hydraulic Control Unit component design team
- Lead mechanical component design, equipment design, licensing support, procurement, testing, 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
- Identify scope changes and support preparation of project change requests
- Drive compliance with scope, work plan, budget, schedule, design processes, discipline practices, tools, and technical reviews
- Lead day-to-day operations and follow up to ensure deliverables and commitments are completed on schedule and under budget
- Collaborate across engineering teams and 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 lead resolution of 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 involving 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 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 with specification of design requirements, design development, procurement, testing, and fabrication/installation support
- 5 years of experience with ASME codes & 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
- Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
- Desired: Master of Science Degree in Engineering Discipline
- Desired: Professional Engineers License
- Experience with BWR plant system design, plant engineering maintenance and modifications, new plant design certification and licensing
- Experience with weldment design, structural analysis including FEM, and fabrication
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design
- Proficiency with ANSYS FEA analysis
- Knowledge and experience with regulatory affairs and licensing processes
- Experience with project management, including communication, risk, planning/scheduling, and change management
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- 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
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Professional development
- Relocation assistance not provided