Technical Leader - Mechanical Component
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on784, South 3rd Street, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28401, United States
About the Team
You will join GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), a global leader in nuclear power solutions. Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy through innovation, specifically driving the BWRX-300 project forward. This role sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and execution, ensuring that complex nuclear components are designed, fabricated, and installed with the highest standards of safety and quality.
About the Role
This position serves as a strategic leader for the fabrication and installation work planning of the BWRX-300 project. You will guide a matrixed team through the entire lifecycle of the project, from initial proposal and requirements management to design, optioneering, and final commissioning. Your focus will be on technical approach, ASME code compliance, and design assurance, ensuring that every deliverable meets on-spec, on-budget, and on-schedule commitments.
In this role, you will not only manage technical risks and non-conformance issues but also steward the development of guides, tools, and best practices. You will mentor engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and nuclear safety. The day-to-day involves coordinating across diverse disciplines—mechanical design, licensing, procurement, and testing—to drive integrated solutions and resolve emergent technical challenges.
Hiring Process
This is a new position expected to close on May 31st, 2026. Candidates should be prepared for a rigorous selection process that includes technical assessments and interviews focused on nuclear industry expertise and leadership capabilities. Final offers are contingent upon the ability to obtain necessary authorizations for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous persons in Canada, recognizing the vital contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities to our workforce.
Location & Travel
This role is based at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC, or the Markham, Ontario office (3 days a week for Canada). The position requires a willingness to travel up to 25% to domestic and international plant sites to support project execution and collaboration.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Asme Code, Asme Section Iii, Autodesk Inventor 3D Cad Design, Ansys Fea Analysis, Lean, Agile, Dmaic, Design For Six Sigma, Design For Reliability, Failure Modes And Effects Analysis.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics required; Master of Science Degree in Engineering Discipline preferred.
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What does a Technical Leader - Mechanical Component at GE Vernova do?expand_more
In this Technical Leader - Mechanical Component at GE Vernova role, you will lead work planning, scheduling, and resource loading for procurement, fabrication, and construction; identify, document, and lead resolution of technical risks and emergent project issues; assist with hosting learning sessions and knowledge capture initiatives for skills development; and lead and mentor matrixed teams for fabrication, installation, and design assurance on the bwrx-300 project.
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GE Vernova is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics or equivalent 4-year technical degree; 7 years of experience in heavy industrial, thermal power, or nuclear industry; 4 years of experience with ASME Section III codes & standards; Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information; Legal authorization to work in the United States or Canada; and Professional Engineers License (Preferred).