GE Vernova

Lead Project Engineer

GE Vernova$98K — $164K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • 5-7 years of experience as project manager or engineer
  • 2 years in the Power Generation Industry

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate communication among engineers, project managers, and business organizations
  • Create project schedules and estimates to drive design processes
  • Monitor project progression and adjust plans to meet objectives
  • Ensure collaboration with internal and external teams for design quality
  • Assist in solving urgent issues with rapid evaluations and responses

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
  • Tuition and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • Life insurance and 12 paid holidays
  • Permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
As the Lead Project Engineer for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy's Reactor Internals Design Team, you will facilitate cross-functional interactions between engineers, project management, and product line business organizations to support the ongoing operation and performance of our customers' existing Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) Nuclear Fleet. In this role, you will coordinate with the Reactor Internals Design Engineering Technical Leader, and you will oversee project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities
  • Clear, concise communication and problem solving
  • Experience in all phases of a design project including planning, design, fabrication, testing/qualification, and implementation
  • Creation of schedules and estimates for projects to drive the Reactor Internals Hardware design and qualification process, meeting business and customer needs.
  • Oversee project progression, adapting and pivoting to achieve project and business objectives.
  • Manage and facilitate collaboration with internal and external teams throughout Engineering and Services Business to deliver designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and Safety
  • Participate in emergent issue support facilitating solutions to challenging problems with technical understanding and fast-paced evaluate, execute, output response.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in design projects as project manager, project engineer, or lead contributor
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in Power Generation Industry


Eligibility requirements:
  • The preferred work location is the GVH Wilmington, NC Headquarters. Will consider those willing to work onsite in our hubs in either Atlanta, GA or Greenville SC
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to domestic and international sites occasionally.
  • 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.


Desired Characteristics
  • Demonstrated ability in meeting project budget, schedule, and quality commitments
  • Excellent leadership, influencing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Nuclear industry experience, understanding of nuclear reactor components and regulations is highly desirable
  • Ability to understand and communicate technical content to a wide variety of stakeholders: engineers, project managers, product managers, as well as business and engineering leadership
  • Strong project planning, scheduling, and execution experience as an engineer or engineering team lead
  • Ability to successfully lead multi-disciplined teams on first-of-a-kind projects
  • P6 Primavera project scheduling tool experience
  • Emergent issue leadership response
  • Strong technical aptitude in engineering tools such as 3D modeling, drafting, and Finite Element Analysis
  • Ability to obtain, consolidate, and analyze data against key performance indicators, establish potential root causes and implement mitigating solutions


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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 27, 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.

GE Vernova Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join GE Vernova, a leader in innovative energy solutions. As a pivotal player in the energy sector, GE Vernova offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a diverse range of skills and professional aspirations.

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Embark on a career at GE Vernova and contribute to the transformation of the energy landscape. GE Vernova’s team is at the forefront of innovation, driving growth and sustainability with cutting-edge technology. Lead in a unique role where industry expertise meets leadership in energy innovation. GE Vernova provides a platform where professionals can leverage their skills to influence global energy solutions. Engage with a team of experts dedicated to pioneering developments in the energy sector. GE Vernova is home to a dynamic team focused on creating impactful solutions that address global energy challenges.

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GE Vernova is committed to fostering professional growth through comprehensive career development opportunities. The company supports its team members' career trajectories with robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training.

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Join GE Vernova to work on transformative projects at the intersection of energy, technology, and sustainability. The company’s commitment to innovation is reflected in its continuous pursuit of next-generation energy solutions.

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