GE Vernova

Lead System Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Vernova$85K — $164K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (4+ years) or Associate's (6+ years) in Mechanical Engineering with design/system experience.
  • 2+ years using AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar software.
  • 2+ years in mechanical drawing/drafting development.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality mechanical cabinet drawings for retrofits.
  • Develop creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • Prepare design specifications and mechanical layouts using AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Engage with customers to define scope and assess technical risks.
  • Collaborate with technical leads on work plans and timelines.
  • Apply engineering fundamentals to confirm expected performance.
  • Effectively manage multiple projects and communicate progress to leadership.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach.
  • Employee Assistance Program with confidential support.
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance available.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Mechanical Design Engineer works within the I&C Engineering team of the GE Hitachi (GEH) Engineering organization. The I&C team is responsible for designing and implementing I&C electronic hardware and software for I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plants. The I&C System team has strong interfaces with electronic hardware design and plant system operations. This role requires technical problem solving, strong mechanical skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GEH business functions. This position is for the mechanical design of cabinets/cable routing for retrofit applications.

The work location for this role is Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided if not already local).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • The I&C System/Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering mechanical cabinet drawings utilized in the retrofit applications of new I&C Electronic System replacement. Work scope typically includes the following essential responsibilities:
  • Develop creative solutions and reduce complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems.  
  • Typical System/test activities will include preparing design specifications and developing mechanical drawings utilizing AutoCAD and Inventor tool suit.  These cabinet drawing will include mechanical layout and cable routing solutions. 
  • Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
  • Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
  • Apply engineering fundamentals and 1st order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance.
  • Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures. 
  • Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline. Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities.
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university with a minimum 4 years of mechanical design or systems engineering experience OR Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of mechanical design or systems engineering experience. 
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with AutoCAD, inventor or similar mechanical software tool suites.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical drawing/drafting development.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The work location for this role is Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided if not already local
  • 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:

  • Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving.
  • Effective us of data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience understanding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project.
  • Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly.
  • Contributes to creative solutions and challenges status quo.
  • Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption.​

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $85,600.00 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 June 22, 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.

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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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