Engineering Program Leader – European Design

GE Vernova

Engineering Program Leader delivering BWRX-300 nuclear plant design programs for GE Vernova Hitachi. Leading multidisciplinary teams, technical interfaces, budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance.

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 extensive experience in engineering design and project leadership within the nuclear industry, with a strong focus on program management, risk assessment, and compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage technical interfaces, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and external partners.

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Project ManagementNuclear Industry ExperienceLean PracticesEPC KnowledgeInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignProgram LeadershipRisk ManagementPlanning/SchedulingChange ManagementTechnical DocumentationBudget ManagementPerformance ReportingCompliance StandardsTechnical Roadmaps

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam Coordination

Industry Keywords

Nuclear SafetyPower IndustryCombined Heat and PowerEPCGeographic Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report solid line to the General Manager, Design Engineering
Provide program leadership for a diverse team and ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of design product programs
Establish and manage technical interfaces between all internal and external parties involved in the program
Maintain working relationships with engineering team managers, business leaders, and stakeholders
Interface with external partners, customers, and country-specific regulatory agencies on technical issues
Build estimates and schedules, manage change orders, and respond to corrective actions with functional engineering teams
Coordinate engineering interfaces and drive resolution of technical issues across disciplines, product management, partners, subcontractors, and customers
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 and strategy for new plant initiatives and strategic programs
Present product/program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks, and recommendations to senior 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 experience
At least 6 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent large scale new build experience in the power industry
Practitioner and / or expert of Lean practices
Experience with European customers, projects and combined heat and power applications
Proven ability to be a liaison between organizations operating in separate geographic locations
Proven interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience with project management skillset (communication, risk, planning/scheduling, change mgmt)
EPC experience and knowledge, specifically power plant
Understanding of nuclear industry and technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach, a 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 and 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
Relocation assistance