Engineering Executive Leader, BWRX-300 Systems & Design

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Executive Leader for BWRX-300 Systems & Design at GE Vernova, responsible for engineering and project leadership in nuclear energy sector.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and scale the systems and design engineering organization, with full accountability for the on-time, on-budget delivery of design programs supporting multiple BWRX-300 projects
Direct and integrate technical interfaces across internal teams, customers, partners, subcontractors, architect engineers (A/Es), EPCs, and regulatory agencies to ensure alignment and rapid resolution of complex issues
Forge and strengthen trusted relationships with engineering leaders, business leaders, external partners, customers, and regulators to enable effective collaboration and execution
Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, project teams, supply chain, and external stakeholders to resolve emergent design challenges, protect project schedules, and embed lessons learned into future deployments
Design and execute a flexible engineering resourcing strategy that optimizes internal capabilities and external partnerships, maximizes standard design reuse, and improves cost efficiency across projects
Build and transform the organization, operating model, and delivery processes required to efficiently execute large, complex BWRX-300 projects across multiple customers and sites
Monitor, assess, and communicate program performance, resource utilization, risks, delays, and trends, while partnering with Finance and Operations to actively manage budgets, risks, and opportunities
Shape and advance the business vision, program strategy, and technical roadmap for new plant initiatives and strategic programs, and influence senior leaders through clear recommendations and risk-based decision support
Guide and optimize the use of external engineering resources and strategic partner alliances, including support for negotiations with A/Es and EPCs, to ensure high-quality, flexible, and cost-effective project delivery
Champion nuclear safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property protection across all engineering activities
Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing engineering team capable of delivering in a complex, integrated nuclear project environment

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

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 Executive Services
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering designproject leadershipprogram performance monitoringresource utilization assessmentrisk managementcost efficiency improvementdesign reuse optimizationnuclear safetyregulatory complianceintellectual property protection

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingcross-functional coordinationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingteam developmentinfluencenegotiation

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelor of Science in Mathematics