GE Vernova

Technical Leader - Design Process & EPC Integration Engineering (BWRX-300)

GE Vernova$111K — $213K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar)
  • At least 8 years of experience in design process and execution
  • Experience with nuclear regulatory agencies and international design standards
  • Proven leadership in Systems Engineering and Design Processes
  • Background working with EPCs in the nuclear sector

Responsibilities

  • Ensure successful planning and execution of the BWRX-300 Design Process
  • Lead resource assignment and work scheduling for a global team
  • Provide technical oversight and direction in design process execution
  • Develop engineering design process solutions for integration
  • Guide engineering teams on licensing strategy and regulatory compliance
  • Consult on design processes for new nuclear projects
  • Maintain and advance standards in requirements management and process improvements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • 24/7 nurse-based resource and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Plant Integration Technical leader will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, development and resource management of a technical team of engineers supporting GEH Nuclear. In addition, you will manage complex issues within the functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning and contribute to the overall engineering strategy.

Job Description

Technical Leader - Design Process & EPC Integration Engineering (BWRX-300)

Job Description Summary

The Technical Leader for the Design Process team works within the Advanced Applications Engineering Group of the GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH) Engineering organization. The Design Process team develops, refines, and executes standardized work processes and methods to improve efficiency, coordination, and communication with internal and external stakeholders in support of the global deployment of the BWRX-300.

The Design Process Technical Leader leads development, integration, and improvement of design processes that meet business needs across the organization in support of engineering teams, sub-contractors, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partners and customers. Involved in short-term and long-term planning, this role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within the areas of application and design engineering in a fast-paced, global project.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical oversight and direction, resource and schedule management, professional development, and project support to the Design Process team. You will be responsible for providing engineering management and technical leadership within a team environment, working with engineering disciplines, project management, project engineers, project/product stakeholders, customers, partner organizations, and suppliers to advance the planning, design, execution, and delivery of new plant projects.

The ideal candidate should have experience in systems and design engineering, implementation of engineering design processes in large design and infrastructure projects from conceptual design to detailed design, construction, commissioning, delivery, and project closeout. A background in work with nuclear regulatory agencies and international design standards is strongly preferred.

Essential Responsibilities:

Demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives in the field of Integrated Plant Design Process. Integrates and develops Design processes that meet business needs across the organization. Involved in long-term planning. This role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within the Advanced Applications Engineering group and Design Engineering teams.
  • Have ownership and accountability to ensure the successful planning and execution of the BWRX-300 Design Process.
  • Lead resource assignment and work scheduling and sequencing efforts for a multinational geographically dispersed team of engineers.
  • Provide technical oversight, direction, and expertise in applying design process principles, technology, execution, and training activities.
  • Identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering design process solutions to meet near term and long-range integration of plant and system design engineering efforts.
  • Provide guidance and direction by interfacing engineering teams, customers, and third parties to assist in the development and execution of licensing strategy and compliance with regulations, codes, and standards.
  • Lead and provide key technical consultation on incorporating design processes and writing design plans in support of new nuclear projects.
  • Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state-of-the-art requirements management and design process improvements to anticipate, apply, adapt, or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs including adherence to schedules and estimated costs.
  • Act as a technical liaison with customers, partner organizations and suppliers as necessary and in close partnership/coordination with the Design Process, Product Development and Project Delivery leaders.
  • Partner with business teams and presents product/program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leads across GVH.

Required Qualifications:
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar)
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in technology or engineering in working with design process and execution, product requirements and interfaces between partner organizations and product design, execution, and delivery.


Eligibility Requirements:
  • Current GE Vernova employees
  • For external candidates, relocation to a GE Vernova Hub location and in office requirements of 3 days/week.
  • The current hub locations are Wilmington NC, Atlanta GA, Greeneville SC, Pensacola FL, and Houston TX, Markham Ontario, Canada.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in the field of Systems Engineering and Design Process. Specifically experience in new product introductions (NPI) and is extremely familiar with GE Nuclear Design Process and Procedures.
  • Experience working with EPCs in design and delivery of large infrastructure projects in a highly regulated industry, especially in nuclear.
  • Design and licensing experience in Commercial Nuclear Power Plants.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • PMP Certification, Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) Graduate, or other Project Management training
  • Experience with BWR technology to include international design standards
  • Knowledge of USNRC and CNSC licensing and IAEA requirements
  • Demonstrated leadership in defining the state of the art in nuclear plant/systems engineering along with the ability to teach and set standard practices within integrated nuclear plant design.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team of highly experienced engineers performing complex engineering activities.
  • Large-scale power generation construction project, Field Engineering and/or Contract Management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal direction required.
  • Experience in a customer-facing role explaining and working through complex technical problems and proposing solutions
  • High energy level, self-starter.


Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $140 and $190K CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: 15 percent

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 $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 May 29, 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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