Technical Leader – Mechanical Component

GE Vernova

Technical Leader mentoring teams on fabrication and installation work for GE Vernova's nuclear energy projects. Overseeing compliance with engineering standards and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor matrixed team with a focus on fabrication and installation work planning, ASME code, technical approach, design assurance, and execution excellence on BWRX-300 project
Coordinate across matrixed Engineering teams to review, disposition, and provide vendor direction related drawing, specification, non-conformance, procedure, etc.
Lead preparation of work planning, scheduling, and resource loading across Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction of components
Support project engineering or manager with understanding execution metric and status, issues, risks, mitigation or recovery plans as well as being proactive to identify changes in scope – if customer driven, the support preparation of project change order (PCR)
Drive compliance with scope, work plan, budget, and overall schedule as well as the applicable procurement package definitions, non-conformance processes, supplier oversight practices, and tools including design and technical reviews
Identify, confirm, document, and lead resolution of technical risk or other emergent issues
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to ensure system designs and deliverables comply with all requirements throughout design release, procurement/fabrication, assembly, and site installation and testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics or equivalent 4-year technical degree from an accredited college or university
7 years of experience in heavy industrial, thermal power, or nuclear industry working in mechanical equipment and component design, including specification of design requirements, design development, procurement, test, and fabrication/installation support
4 years of experience with ASME Section III codes & standards or equivalent
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to domestic and international plant sites

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 contributions 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
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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Hard Skills & Tools

fabricationinstallationwork planningdesign assuranceexecution excellencetechnical oversightrisk managementprocurementmechanical equipment designASME Section III

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationproblem-solvingproactive identificationcoordinationtechnical directionteam collaborationresource managementissue resolution

Certifications

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