Lead Field Engineer – Automated Nuclear NDE

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Field Engineer at GE Vernova focusing on automated NDE processes, supporting inspection scopes and teams. Requires extensive experience and offers remote work with travel.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,800 - $131,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible to support planning of GEH project schedule and delivery
Provide task leadership, technical direction, work coordination and supervision of work teams composed of GEH and contingent worker personnel
Communicate with customers and supervise of up to 15 contractors and co-workers
Prepare automated tooling and equipment prior to nuclear power plant outage inspections
Perform drywell inspection activities at nuclear customer sites
Evaluating and documenting performance issues at inspections and working in the off season to improve the tooling and procedures to correct the issues identified
Participate in the development of new NDE techniques and tooling improvements
Support business activities including inspection tooling and technique development, Commercial Operations and Planning & Staffing and Training
Perform duties and complete assignments while maintaining GEH standards for integrity, safety and quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field from accredited University
High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Non-Destructive Evaluation /Inspections in the Nuclear Industry
Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to domestically and internationally plant sites (Can work remote from US based home when not traveling)
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 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

Non-Destructive EvaluationInspection techniquesTooling improvementsAutomated tooling preparationDrywell inspectionPerformance evaluationTechnical directionWork coordinationProject schedulingSafety and quality standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationSupervisionTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityStress managementCustomer interactionOrganizational skillsTraining

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringFitness for Duty certificationRespirator fit test certification