Job Description SummaryThe Senior Engineer - Mechanical Component Design will be responsible for Mechanical Component Design activities that support GE Vernova Hitachi's (GVH) BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Plant Equipment Design.
They will develop design specifications, create, and mature design concepts, provide procurement support, generate drawings and design documentation, and provide testing oversight. This position requires interface with Business Project Managers, Technical Project Engineers, Sourcing, equipment manufacturers, and with engineering teams within GE Vernova and partner companies.
Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesPrimary design focus areas for our Mechanical Equipment Design team may include, but are not limited to:
- BWR Equipment Design.
- Fabrication and Installation Support.
- Mechanical Component Testing.
- Demonstrates accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership, support project scheduling and resource planning, develop talent through mentorship, and act as the point-of-contact between your engineering team and both internal and external customers.
- Takes personal responsibility, understanding impact of design and associated risk.
- Considers customer needs and maintains open communication with interfacing engineers and project stakeholders.
- Operate in a matrixed engineering team to ensure high quality deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Leads the analysis, design, test, and integration of mechanical components and equipment required to define and support projects that meet business standards and program / product requirements.
- Performance of fundamental engineering hand calculations and modeling.
- Preparing and presenting design reviews and technical reports to internal and external customers.
- Lead/facilitate discussion and information exchange to promote open dialogue including working effectively in a matrixed team environment.
- Ensuring that product designs meet all intended application and design requirements by collaborating with experts in other functional teams.
- Work closely with Sourcing and Fabricators to provide technical support.
- Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 8 years of mechanical component design experience.
Eligibility Requirements- The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
- 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- 10+ years of experience performing independent, or preferably team based, component design of technical reviews including product requirements management, technical risk tracking/retirement, technical reviews, procurement, and fabrication support.
- 10+ years of experience with applicable industry standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, BWRVIP reports).
- Prior nuclear industry experience is highly preferred, including experience with technical support of Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and /or other complex mechanical equipment design technical environment.
- Experience with Control Rod Drives or Fine Motion Control Rod Drives, Heat Exchangers, Valves, Insulation, and/or structural component design.
- Experience with the selection and use of lifting and rigging equipment including load path definition, alignment with ANSI and AMSE guidance and requirements, and safety factor determination.
- Ability to troubleshoot improperly functioning equipment and implement changes.
- Working knowledge of modern fabrication processes and practices.
- Familiarity with tolerances, jointure, welding, and material selection.
- Experience with a variety of fabrication techniques including conventional machining, welding, and EDM.
- Familiarity with Lean.
- Experience with Inventor, Inventor Vault, and product lifecycle management software.
- Strong interpersonal and proven leadership skills.
- Proven ability to think strategically, be creative, and work efficiently.
- Knowledge of Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
- Knowledge of the ASME/AWS codes.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design.
- Proficiency with ANSYS Finite Element Analysis (FEA) analysis.
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 InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: January 24, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 January 16, 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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