Engineering Program Leader – European Design

GE Vernova

Engineering Program Leader advancing GE Vernova Hitachi’s carbon-free nuclear plant designs. Leading multidisciplinary teams and on-budget BWRX-300 development programs.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,900 - $289,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program leadership and project management within the nuclear industry, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of complex engineering design programs. Proficient in establishing technical interfaces and managing stakeholder relationships while adhering to compliance standards.

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Project ManagementNuclear Industry ExperienceLean PracticesEPC KnowledgeTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignProgram LeadershipRisk ManagementPlanning/SchedulingChange Management

Soft Skills

Team Performance PromotionInterpersonal CommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Safety StandardsNew Plant IntroductionPower IndustryCombined Heat and Power ApplicationsU.S. Export-Controlled Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report solid line to the General Manager, Design Engineering
Plan and execute internally funded and externally commercially funded New Plant Introduction development programs for next-generation nuclear plants
Provide program leadership for a diverse team and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of design product programs
Lead the technical program and execute business product and/or project strategy
Establish and manage technical interfaces between internal and external program parties
Coordinate, expedite and close open issues and concerns across the program team
Lead teams across engineering disciplines, business project and product teams, sourcing, quality, research centers, partners, subcontractors and customers
Establish working relationships with engineering managers, business leaders and stakeholders
Interface with external partners, customers and applicable country-specific regulatory agencies on technical issues
Build estimates and schedules, manage change orders and responses to corrective actions
Coordinate engineering interfaces and drive timely resolution of technical issues
Report program progress, performance and manpower utilization, including delays, adverse trends, errors and omissions
Manage budgetary risks and opportunities with Product/Projects, Finance and Operations
Support business vision/strategy for new plant initiatives and strategic programs
Present product/program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior GVH leaders
Guide leadership on management of external resources and quality of deliverables
Protect GVH intellectual property rights
Ensure adherence to GVH nuclear safety and compliance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related science or technical discipline
At least 8 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership
At least 6 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent large scale new build experience in the power industry
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; where applicable, authorization from the U.S. Government is required
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Practitioner and / or expert of Lean practices
Experience with European customers, projects and combined heat and power applications
Ability to liaise between organizations operating in separate geographic locations
Demonstrated ability to deliver results and promote strong team performance
Ability to operationalize business vision/strategy into tactical actions
Project management skills, including communication, risk, planning/scheduling, and change management
EPC experience and knowledge, specifically power plant
Understanding of nuclear industry and technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further business knowledge, understanding and capability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Relocation Assistance Provided
Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access (24/7 nurse-based resource)
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development opportunities
Great work environment
Challenging careers