Job Description Summary
GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Field Engineers are leaders in the industry for nuclear reactor inspection, maintenance, tooling and modifications. GVH Outage Services performs maintenance and inspections on commercial nuclear reactors worldwide. The Nuclear Field Engineering Program (FEP) is a training and leadership development program committed to growing GE Vernova Hitachi's entry level, technical talent by accelerating their career through hands-on training in the Outage Services organization.
A world-leading provider of advanced reactors, fuel, and nuclear services. GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy provides the technical solutions required to effectively enhance reactor performance, power, and safety.
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What impact you'll make:
Engineers in the Field Engineering Program (FEP) work onsite with and for our customers with legacy fleet reactors. You will provide immediate value as part of the outage team, servicing our customers' reactors safely, effectively, and efficiently, to get them back on-line.
Hiring Requirements
Primary Job Location: Wilmington NC US
Start Date: 07/13/2026
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
FEP engineers work in a value-adding role while participating in a development program consisting of rotational assignments within outage services that build key technical and leadership competencies. Candidates will receive training from and work alongside industry experts to help improve their skills and knowledge on nuclear power processes and equipment. This program prepares the candidate to become an Outage Service engineer who will operate confidently and provide support for the successful execution of complex projects and activities.
As a Nuclear FEP, you will:
- Actively engage in a 2-year rotation program to participate on a variety of outage teams and enhance core leadership and technical skills.
- Successfully complete curriculum including virtual, classroom and hands-on training at the GVH Services Training Facilities in Wilmington, NC and San Jose, CA.
- Perform on-site reactor services of systems and equipment during plant outages.
- Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within GE safety standards.
- Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from world-class technologists and experienced technical managers.
- Participate in development training and networking with business leadership and other development program members.
What you'll bring (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 / 4.0.
- Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% to domestic plant sites
- Ability and willingness to work 12 hours/day, shifts, and 7 days/week when needed for project delivery
- Basic mechanical aptitude is required. Must be able to read and understand equipment manuals, procedures, and work instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to climb 10 flights of stairs twice per day
- Ability to pass respirator fit test and physical
- Ability to pass Fitness for Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain unescorted access
- Ability to work under high stress conditions
- Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas
What will make you stand out
- Interest and aptitude for hands-on work.
- Prior internship or co-op in manufacturing, industrial or field engineering environments.
- Strong team and interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
- Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
- Strong customer service mindset
- Ability to demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving, learning agility.
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office
Where you will land in 2 years
After the program, you will have a solid foundation of working in and leading teams during a reactor outage. As an Outage Services Field Engineer, you will apply your technical expertise to strengthen the existing fleet of nuclear reactors. You might be leading teams on the Refuel Floor, Under Vessel or designing/building/implementing tools in our Modification teams or Inspection services group.
Additional Notes: Employees with a permanent address more than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible for a relocation package upon joining GE Vernova.
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