Engineering Executive Leader, BWRX-300 Systems & Design

GE Vernova

Lead engineering for advanced BWRX-300 nuclear reactor projects at GE Vernova. Responsible for scaling engineering organization and delivering design programs on time and on budget.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and scale the systems and design engineering organization
Direct and integrate technical interfaces across internal teams, customers, partners, and regulatory agencies
Forge and strengthen trusted relationships with engineering leaders, business leaders, external partners, and regulators
Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, project teams, supply chain, and external stakeholders
Design and execute a flexible engineering resourcing strategy
Build and transform the organization, operating model, and delivery processes
Monitor, assess, and communicate program performance, resource utilization, risks, delays, and trends
Shape and advance the business vision, program strategy, and technical roadmap
Guide and optimize the use of external engineering resources and strategic partner alliances
Champion nuclear safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property protection
Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing engineering team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related science or technical discipline
At least 8 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership experience
At least 6 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent large scale new build experience in the power industry
Expertise in Lean principles and practices
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong strategic thinking and execution capability
Experience in project and program management
Deep experience in EPC and power plant engineering
Strong nuclear engineering background
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 and retirement contributions
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering designproject managementEPCnuclear engineeringLean principlesprogram managementresource utilizationrisk assessmenttechnical roadmapengineering resourcing strategy

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingexecution capabilitycommunication skillsteam developmentrelationship buildingcross-functional coordinationorganizational transformationperformance monitoring

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelor of Science in Mathematics