Job Description SummaryAs a Mechanical Design Engineer 1 for the Reactor Internal Design Hardware Team with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), you will design Reactor Modification Hardware to support the ongoing operation and performance for our customers' existing Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Nuclear Fleet. The hardware is subjected to stringent nuclear, quality, and regulatory standards and could be the difference between a power plant continuing operation or permanently shutting down. These components will function to replace existing plant hardware to either prevent failure or enhance performance to keep the BWR Fleet operating safely and competitively for years to come.
Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities- Design Reactor Modifications based on design input, product and customer requirements, industry codes and standards, and operating environment within defined schedule and cost limits
- Prepare 3D models, drawings, perform analysis and create specifications to support hardware development
- Collaborate with the Tooling Team, Analysis Teams, Field Deployment Teams, and Services Business to deliver designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and Safety
- Perform design reviews to present your design to engineering peers and leadership and obtain feedback
- Provide technical support throughout the procurement and fabrication process
- Document the final design to ensure it meets all application and design requirements
- Engage in emergent issue support of customers during Outage Season to help solve challenging problems with technical guidance and fast-paced design, build, test response
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
- 1 year of mechanical component design experience (including relevant research, internship, or Co-op experience)
Eligibility Requirements- The required work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
- 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- Experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling)
- Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to innovate and solve problems with mechanical design
- Effective oral and written communication of progress, ideas, plans, and output
- Nuclear Industry experience, understanding of nuclear reactor components
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 $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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 06, 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.
