Lead Engineer – Mechanical Component

GE Vernova

Lead Engineer contributing to design of nuclear plant components with GE Vernova. Responsible for high-quality engineering deliverables and compliance with industry standards.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,300 - $148,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to a team responsible for highly engineered equipment design of nuclear plant components
Operate in a matrixed engineering team to deliver high quality engineering deliverables
Create and develop design concepts
Provide procurement support
Generate drawings, CAD models, specifications, and design basis documentation as required
Maintain ownership and accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks
Perform component design related work as governed by ASME Section III and CSA codes and standards
Interface with other engineering teams, project managers, project engineers, procurement, suppliers, and other business functions and partners as needed
Perform independent verification of design work ensuring strict procedure adherence
Work closely with sourcing and manufacturing to support cost reduction activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
3 years mechanical design experience
1 years of experience working in the nuclear industry
1 years experience performing component design work to ASME Section III standards
1 year of proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design or similar program
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to domestic and international sites occasionally

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designcomponent design3D CAD designAutodesk Inventordesign conceptsprocurement supportdrawings generationspecifications developmentdesign basis documentationcost reduction activities

Soft Skills

team collaborationaccountabilitycommunicationindependent verificationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsmatrixed team operation

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering