GE Vernova

Lead Engineer - Configuration Management

GE Vernova$89K — $148K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in technical discipline or related field
  • 5-7 years experience in engineering or configuration management
  • 3 years experience practicing CM standards
  • CM certification (CMII, CMPIC, etc.), preferred
  • Experience interfacing with customers, regulators, and suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Provide direction to engineering teams on configuration management objectives
  • Lead the selection and maintenance of configuration management information systems (CMIS)
  • Define nuclear configuration management practices for new projects
  • Drive specification and implementation of CM processes to meet regulatory requirements
  • Manage initial configuration control for Small Modular Reactors during development and construction
  • Coordinate CM processes and tools with major suppliers
  • Support project management in planning, assessment, and reporting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs
  • Access to Health Coach and 24/7 nurse assistance
  • Retirement benefits with company match and financial planning resources
  • Tuition assistance and adoption support
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Lead Engineer - Configuration Management is a key contributor to the team responsible for development and maintenance of system, tool, documentation and data control processes and procedures that support quality program requirements and project delivery requirements for commercial nuclear power plants. The role develops project conventions, guides, administers accounts, provides product structure support, and controls and manages design process data with engineering software tools.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • This role provides direction and assistance to the Engineering teams to meet assigned configuration management objectives. As the Lead Engineer - Configuration Management you will:
  • Lead in selection of a CM information system (CMIS), procurement, maintenance, interoperability, and interfacing with a common data environment
  • Define and support nuclear industry configuration management practices, document management, and change control processes for new commercial nuclear power plant projects
  • Drive specification, development, implementation, and operation of assigned CM processes consistent with GVH and regulatory requirements
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of CM processes and tools for nuclear plant projects, coordinate GVH project CM processes with other organizations
  • Manage the process to establish initial configuration control that matches Physical Facility Configuration, Facility Configuration Information, and Design Requirements for a fleet of Small Modular Reactors as they complete the Construction Phase of development.
  • Manage the change management process responsible for confirming that Physical Facility Configuration, Facility Configuration Information, and Design Requirements match for a fleet of Small Modular Reactors.
  • Assist with engineering configuration management implementation activities inside GVH, in partnership with Information Technology (IT) and support CM interface activities at suppliers
  • Master the project Information Management System and engineering design tool suites necessary to maintain CM equilibrium.
  • Coordinate project CM processes and tools with those of major suppliers
  • Support Engineering and Project Management in planning, assessment, reporting and tracking activities and in preparation of related presentations and reports
  • Work within a diverse team environment to execute work plans and schedules as applicable for mission success
  • Perform work in compliance with policies and procedures
  • Support GVH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews, and initiating and responding to Corrective Actions
  • Provide on-time, quality delivery of documentation packages in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in technical discipline, business or other discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering or configuration management position
  • Minimum 3 years of demonstrated practice of CM standards


Desired Characteristics

  • CM certification (CMII, CMPIC, etc.)
  • Experience on standing up CMIS, maintenance, and interfacing
  • Experience in a role interfacing with customers, regulators and/or suppliers
  • Working knowledge of codes, standards & regulations related to nuclear power plants
  • Knowledge of and experience with Configuration Management
  • Engineering plant modeling activities
  • Knowledge of and experience with engineering design and design process tools such as Doors Next Gen, SmartPlant, 3KeyMaster or other similar design tools, and with software systems QA requirements
  • Quick learner, able to sort through information and make timely and sound decisions
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships
  • Knowledge of nuclear business products, business processes, and customers
  • Experience with GE documentation system, practices, and requirements
  • Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments
  • Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Clear thinker; communicates messages clearly and concisely


This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 01, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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