Design Process Engineer

GE Vernova

Design Process Engineer for GE Vernova responsible for engineering solutions in nuclear reactor development. Collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders in the Design Process Team.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $79,400 - $137,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for Design Process and Requirements Management activities that support: GE's BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR)
Develop, evaluate, and execute engineering solutions to meet near term and long-range integration of plant and system design requirements, verification, and validation
Provide guidance and direction by interfacing with engineering teams, customers, and third parties to assist in the development and execution of licensing strategy and compliance with design process
Lead and provide key technical consultation on incorporating design and requirements management tools and methodology into established design processes in support of new nuclear projects
Maintain an active role in developing and defining requirements management and design process improvements to anticipate, apply, adapt, or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs
Support GVH businesses, internal & external customers, and suppliers as required
Provide technical consultation to cross functional business teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product center, supplier, or field issues
Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GVH customers
Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new and experienced materials engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
1 year of experience in engineering, design process, critical facility operations, or management
Fluent communication skills in English
Experience working in an engineering capacity in the fields of Design Process, Engineering Design, and Requirements management
Requirements Management experience utilizing Siemens Teamcenter, IBM Rational DOORs/Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) or similar tool
Experience in designing, building, or operating large infrastructure, manufacturing or critical facilities projects
Experience in operating or designing BWR/PWR commercial or Navy Nuclear power plants
Knowledge of USNRC and CNSC licensing and IAEA requirements
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business.

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
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

engineering solutionsdesign processrequirements managementtechnical consultationproblem resolutionmanufacturinginfrastructure projectsBWR designPWR designnuclear power plant operations

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsanalytical skillspresentation skillsguidancedirectiontrainingcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering