Engineering Technical Director – Fuel & Services

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Engineering Technical Director leading nuclear energy analysis projects for GE Vernova. Guiding Fuel & Digital Engineering initiatives across various applications and stakeholder collaborations.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $134,400 - $257,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engineering analysis projects supporting Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) fuel, safety, services, and thermal-hydraulic analyses across a range of applications
Act as the initial point of contact between installed base engineering teams, product line leaders, regulatory affairs, and defined customer interfaces to facilitate rapid problem solving
Support project specification, estimation, kickoff, execution, and regulatory approval
Drive Fuel & Digital Engineering project execution, including the digital transformation of engineering services processes
Define requirements, implement new methodologies, and modernize engineering services capabilities
Provide technical mentoring and facilitate knowledge sharing to support engineering staff development and knowledge management
Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and resource planning
Lead project teams with strategic oversight to ensure delivery within schedule and cost constraints
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
Build consensus, influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment, and mentor project team members as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline from an accredited university or college; OR 4 years of hands-on experience in the nuclear industry such as Senior Reactor Operator or Navy Nuclear experience will also be considered
Minimum of 8 years of engineering with 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry and/or project delivery experience
Master’s degree in engineering or Senior Reactor Operator certification desired
Graduate of a GE Vernova technical or leadership program
Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes
Experience with BWR containment, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and other safety analyses
Knowledge of BWR systems and methods of evaluating integrated plant response
Knowledge of core nuclear engineering principles, including nuclear physics, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical design as applied to BWRs
Experience with standard engineering work planning and design process techniques
Demonstrated supervision or oversight of contractors in projects
Proven track record managing complex projects
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus among diverse stakeholders

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
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
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

engineering analysisthermal-hydraulic analysisproject specificationproject estimationproject executionrisk managementBWR core simulationnuclear physicsmechanical designengineering work planning

Soft Skills

technical mentoringknowledge sharingstakeholder influenceconsensus buildingproject team leadershipproblem solvingstrategic oversightcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsresource planning

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringMaster's degree in engineeringSenior Reactor Operator certificationGE Vernova technical programGE Vernova leadership program