Automated Tooling Engineer

GE Vernova

In-Vessel UT Field Engineer overseeing Non-Destructive Examination activities for nuclear power plants. Supporting GE Vernova's efforts in ensuring safety and efficiency during refueling outages.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,600 - $95,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical direction and oversight of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) activities
Support planning of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) project schedule and delivery
Provide task leadership, technical direction, work coordination and supervision of work teams
Communicate with customers and supervise up to 15 contractors and co-workers
Prepare automated tooling and equipment prior to nuclear power plant outage inspections
Perform In-Vessel UT inspection activities at nuclear customer sites
Evaluate and document performance issues at inspections
Participate in the development of new NDE techniques and tooling improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field from accredited college or university
Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to domestically and internationally plant sites
Ability and willingness to relocate to Wilmington, NC
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to climb 10 flights of stairs twice per day
Ability to pass respirator fit test and physical
Ability to pass Fitness for Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain unescorted access
Ability to work under high stress conditions
Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled and radioactively contaminated areas
Ability and willingness to work 12 hrs./day and 7 days/week when needed for project delivery

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
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

Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)In-Vessel UT InspectionAutomated Tooling PreparationPerformance Evaluation and DocumentationTooling Improvement Development

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipEffective CommunicationWork Coordination

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Field