Senior Engineer - Materials Engineering
Job Description Summary
The Senior Materials Engineer will work within the Plant Services Engineering (PSE) Materials team to support all business units within GVH/GNF across Nuclear Engineering. The role involves technical support developing new material technology, new plant design efforts, materials selection, manufacturing, characterizing material behavior, and performing design analyses for both plant and fuel applications. This role requires a high degree of work management rigor, technical problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration with other teams within both GVH and GNF businesses and functions.
Job Description
Senior Engineer - Materials Engineering
The Senior Materials Engineer will work within the Field Services Engineering (FSE) Materials team to support all business units within GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH)/Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) across Nuclear Engineering. The role involves technical support developing new material technology, new plant design efforts, materials selection, manufacturing, characterizing material behavior, and performing design analyses for both plant and nuclear fuel applications. This role requires a high degree of work management rigor, technical problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration with other teams within both GVH and GNF businesses and functions.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plant and fuel related materials deliverables within both GVH and GNF businesses.
- Work with other engineering leaders to advance risk-informed designs, as needed
- Perform technical evaluations, analyses and verifications in the areas of BWR nuclear plant and fuel material applications.
- Perform work in compliance with NRC regulated policies and procedures
- Interface with internal and external customers on technical issues
- Support Company initiatives
- Meet customer commitments and drive continuous improvement
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (Material Science, Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical or similar).
- Minimum 8 years of experience in a technology or engineering role
- The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but qualified remote candidates will be considered
- Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international plant sites.
- 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 Qualifications:
- Operating at a senior level within the organization with unwavering focus on safety and quality
- Experience in specific technology areas: BWR plant and fuel material processing, testing, and in-service performance behavior.
- Experience with BWR and/or PWR materials technology and manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements
- Project management training & experience with enterprise scheduling tools such as Primavera
- Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others
- Team player with strong leadership capabilities
- Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
- Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles; ability to achieve stretch targets
- Strong external focus; clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry and/or energy industry
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Clearly and confidently communicates based on deep understanding
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
- Six Sigma, Lean, or equivalent quality training
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
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 March 05, 2026.
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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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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