Engineer - Mechanical Component

Job Description Summary

Mechanical Component Engineers will contribute to a team responsible for new reactor/equipment development and existing fleet support. Mechanical Component Engineers create and develop design concepts, provide procurement support, and generate drawings, CAD models, specifications, and design basis documentation as required.

The Mechanical Component Engineer will operate in a matrixed engineering team to ensure high quality deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures and regulatory agency guidelines (ASME, NRC, CSA, and others).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform component design related work as governed by ASME Section III codes and standards.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and detailed design basis documentation for Nuclear component designs.
• Interface with project managers, project engineers, procurement, and other business functions and partners as needed.
• Understand component material selection & fabrication processes to address supplier non-conformances & emergent issues as needed.
• Perform independent verification of design work ensuring strict procedure adherence.
• Work closely with sourcing and manufacturing to support cost reduction activities.
• Interface and collaborate effectively with internal engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Develop procedures and identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity.
• Work with technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements, and work processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field.
• This job will be located at our headquarters in Wilmington NC. (Relocation assistance provided)
• 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

• Nuclear Industry knowledge/experience.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation.
• Experience performing component design work to ASME Section III standards.
• BWR/PWR reactor/equipment design experience.
• Strong communication skills and capable of clearly articulating specific technical topics or assignments.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, Finite Element Analysis, statistics and drafting practices (including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and CAD).
• Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment.
• A self-starter willing to take initiative.

The base pay range for this position is $70,000 to $101,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Wednesday, August 13th.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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. 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: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC

Job ID: GE_Vernova-944957351

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-07-31T11:33:19