GE Vernova

Lead Piping Engineer

GE Vernova$85K — $135K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (other engineering disciplines may be accepted based on experience)
  • 3+ years of Nuclear (or closely related) Industry experience
  • Familiarity with ASME codes (Section III and B31.1) is a plus
  • Experience with pipe and support analysis tools like Hexagon PIPESTRESS and GT STRUDL
  • Desire to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or P Eng License
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to code in Python or similar for data analysis automation

Responsibilities

  • Utilize expertise to deliver solutions for customers
  • Collaborate across teams to address technical challenges
  • Support procurement and subcontracting for new plant projects
  • Represent the company at industry forums and conferences
  • Maintain and develop technical design procedures for piping analysis
  • Facilitate the use of analysis software within the team

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation
  • Opportunities for professional development and industry networking
  • Work from a well-established headquarters with strong growth in nuclear technology
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Lead Piping Analysis Engineer will work within the Piping Analysis team of GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH). The Piping Analysis team is responsible for performing analysis of nuclear safety related piping and piping supports to show code and regulatory compliance. The group services the new plants projects organization primarily focused on the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor. The Piping Analysis team has strong interfaces with the Systems Design, Civil Structural Design, Reactor Design, and Integrated Plants Design teams.

Job Description

You will be requested to:
  • Utilize knowledge and experience to solve and deliver outcomes to customers
  • Work cooperatively throughout GVH to develop approaches for solving technical issues. Communicate potential solutions and work status effectively to the organization
  • Support procurement and subcontract activities associated with new plant projects
  • Represent GVH at industry forums such as ASME meetings and BWROG conferences
  • Maintain and develop technical design procedures associated with piping and pipe support analysis activities.
  • Maintain, and facilitate the use of analysis software


Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (Other Engineering Disciplines may be acceptable based on work experience) from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 3 years Nuclear (or closely related) Industry Experience


Eligibility Requirements

For the US
  • The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters Wilmington, NC
  • This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.


For Canada
  • For Canada GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
  • This position will report onsite to the Markham, ON office 3 days a week.


Additional Desired Characteristics:
  • Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience
  • Experience with ASME Section III and ASME B31.1 codes
  • Experience with pipe and support analysis tools Hexagon PIPESTRESS and GT STRUDL
  • Finite Element Modelling Experience
  • Dynamic Analysis Experience
  • Engineer In Training certificate and desire to obtain PE or P Eng License
  • Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
  • Strong problem solving abilities
  • Strong analytical and process skills
  • Strong data analyst capabilities and ability to create small automation scripts to streamline analyses (PYTHON, etc.)
  • Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment
  • A self-starter willing to take initiative


FOR CANADA

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

The base pay range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000 CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This posting is expected to close on August 14th, 2026, or thereafter.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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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