Lead Field Engineer – Plant Modifications, Services

GE Vernova

Lead Field Engineer overseeing plant modifications and services for GE Vernova, managing project planning, scheduling, and vendor oversight. Providing technical directions for nuclear component installations and repairs.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,800 - $131,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical direction and guidance in reactor modification equipment manufacturing and installation, with a solid understanding of the nuclear industry and project management. Capable of effective communication and problem resolution while interfacing with customers and technical support teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BWR Vessel Internal Hardware KnowledgeNuclear Industry Products KnowledgeProject Management SkillsStrong Oral And Written Communication SkillsTechnical Writing Background

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeAnalytic ThinkingProblem Analysis And ResolutionProgram ExecutionTechnical DirectionNuclear Power Plant Outages ExperienceDocumentation SkillsPolicy ExecutionJudgment And Solution ProposalTechnical Expertise

Soft Skills

Informal GuidanceFlexibility To Changing EnvironmentsCustomer Interface Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Unescorted Access To Nuclear Plants

Industry Keywords

Nuclear IndustryReactor ModificationCraft Labor SupportTechnical Support TeamsInternal Hardware Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical direction and guidance to craft labor in support of; reactor modification equipment manufacturing, and installation
Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline
Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area
Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance
Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks
Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems
May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
Provides informal guidance to new team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited college/university OR 5 years of relevant work experience
Ability and willingness to travel 50% of the time in both the US and International capacity
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to Nuclear Plants
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
BWR vessel internal hardware knowledge / experience
Knowledge of nuclear industry products and services
Experience working with nuclear power plant outages / services and with customers
Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with customers and technical support teams
Flexible to changing environment and work stakeholders
Ability to rapidly identify problems and contribute to prompt resolution
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Technical writing background is a plus.

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