Lead Engineer – Mechanical Component

GE Vernova

Lead Engineer responsible for highly engineered equipment design of nuclear plant components. Collaborating with global teams to deliver high quality engineering deliverables and project contributions.

Posted 6/10/2026full-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
create and develop design concepts, provide procurement support, and generate drawings, CAD models, specifications, and design basis documentation as required
operate in a matrixed engineering team to deliver high quality engineering deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines
work with a global team of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) partner organizations and suppliers to advance the BWRX-300 plant design and contribute to delivery of BWRX-300 projects
demonstrate ownership and accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks
take personal responsibility, understanding impacts and risks associated with design decisions
consider customer needs and maintain open communication with interfacing engineers and project stakeholders
perform component design related work as governed by ASME Section III and CSA codes and standards
prepare CAD models, drawings, specifications, and detailed design basis documentation for nuclear component designs
interface with other engineering teams, project managers, project engineers, procurement, suppliers, and other business functions and partners as needed
understand component material selection & fabrication processes to create optimized component designs and address supplier non-conformances & emergent issues as needed
perform independent verification of design work ensuring strict procedure adherence
work closely with sourcing and manufacturing to support cost reduction activities
develop procedures and identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity
work with technical leader to establish effective work plans

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
access to U.S. export-controlled information

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 designCAD modelingdesign documentationprocurement supportdesign verificationmaterial selectionfabrication processescost reductionengineering productivity

Soft Skills

ownershipaccountabilitycommunicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingresponsibilitycustomer focusrisk managementinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringASME Section III compliance