GE Vernova

Senior Engineer - Customer Applications

GE Vernova • $111K — $213K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License or certification.
  • 5+ years of experience in a Senior Reactor Operator role or equivalent position.
  • 5+ years of direct experience in a utility or military I&C capacity.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Analog I&C technology.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct customer trainings at GVH and customer sites for installed I&C equipment.
  • Support BWR Fleet with emergent engineering requests and testing for problem resolution.
  • Serve as the main customer contact for rapid issue resolution.
  • Develop specialized knowledge and contribute to strategy and policy development.
  • Apply technical judgment to solve moderately complex operational problems.
  • Lead moderately complex projects with a focus on risk management.
  • Act as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for junior staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse support.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition and adoption assistance.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Conducts customer trainings at GVH and customer sites for installed I&C equipment including Nuclear Instrumentation (SRM/IRM/WRNM/PRNM).
  • Supports BWR Fleet with emergent engineering requests and testing to support problem identification and resolution.
  • Supports direct communication with customers as single point of contact for rapid issue resolution using their expert knowledge and engaging in correct internal resources and guiding the team to resolution.
  • Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of legacy technical information in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
  • Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
  • Applies technical judgment to solve moderately complex problems within product and operational environments. Identifies opportunities to innovate on established solutions. Supports recommendations with evidence-based analysis and leverages cross-functional input to reach effective, objective-led conclusions.
  • Serves as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for junior staff. Leads moderately complex projects with a focus on risk management and resource optimization. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, particularly in communicating complex or sensitive information and facilitating team consensus. Actively cultivates influence and negotiation skills to drive initiatives forward within the organization.


Required Qualifications:
  • Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License or certification.
  • 5+ years of experience in a Senior Reactor Operator role, technical training capacity, or an equivalent position.
  • 5+ years of direct experience working at a utility or within a military (preferably Navy) branch in an I&C capacity.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Analog I&C technology.

OR
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in engineering or technical training within an I&C or similar environment.
  • 5+ years of direct experience working at a utility or within a military (preferably Navy) branch in an I&C capacity.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Analog I&C technology.


Eligibility Requirements:
  • 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.
  • The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC. If not already local, relocation assistance can be provided.
  • This opportunity could see 10 to 15% travel.
  • Opportunity is eligible for a Hybrid work format (3 days onsite, 2 days offsite).


Desired Characteristics:
  • Master's degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator License.
  • Experience with NUMAC systems.
  • Current or Past Lead site engineer at utility for I&C Systems engineering.
  • Experience in Engineering, Operations, Maintenance at early style BWR/PWR (BWR 3 or 4).
  • Multi-site BWR I&C experience and knowledge.
  • Naval shipyard experience (Engineering Nuclear Test Operations/Engineering Systems Test).
  • Experience with Analog to Digital I&C upgrades.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.


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 $111,200.00 and $213,200.00. 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 September 30, 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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