Senior Technical Application Engineer - Nuclear Control Upgrades
Today• Longmont, CO
CO Salary Range: USD 124,500.00 - 207,700.00 per year
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Application Engineer to lead the technical evaluation of conventional nuclear controls upgrade opportunities. This role is responsible for the detailed technical review and response to customer specifications and requests for proposals and supporting the definition of standardized offerings for nuclear controls upgrades for non-safety related applications in steam turbine, balance of plant, and generator controls.
The ideal candidate has a strong technical knowledge of control system applications for steam turbine and balance of plant controls, with nuclear project execution and nuclear quality assurance process experience.
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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead a multi-disciplinary application team to respond to customer technical specifications for conventional nuclear, non-safety related, controls upgrades including; steam turbine controls, balance of plant controls (such as feed water level controls), generator excitation controls, HMI/network/cyber security, mechanical instrumentation, and controls lifecycle applications.
- Coordinate with Controls Engineering Technical Leaders and Product Design Owners to develop clear, compliant, and competitive technical responses to customer inquiries. Defining engineering effort and material requirements to achieve customer expectations and nuclear industry standards for quality, aligned with our engineering, manufacturing, and product capabilities.
- Own the Technical Application Guide definition for nuclear controls applications; creating and maintaining Technical Application Guides (TAGs) which define standards for engineering design effort, material/hardware definition, technical proposal language for standard products, and overall technical quoting limits.
- Support the commercialization of new product designs for nuclear controls applications, creating or revising TAGs to support the quotation of new products/applications.
- Support technical discussions with customers for strategic deal development; providing technical insight on GEV products and services for nuclear controls, collecting voice of customer, responding to technical inquiries on GEV submitted proposals, and providing feedback to the business's commercial and product management organizations on control solutions that meet the customer needs in the nuclear market.
- Support continuous improvement of Technical Application Guides by engaging in project reviews with commercial, project management, engineering, and field service teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry work experience with control system applications or controls project execution.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the nuclear industry.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience supporting nuclear power plant modernization or control system upgrade projects.
- Knowledge of relevant nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory expectations.
- GE Vernova Mark VIe/EX2100e Control System knowledge and experience.
- Significant experience in technical application/proposal engineering.
- Strong understanding of control system architecture, instrumentation, HMI systems, cyber security, and integration principles.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop practical engineering responses, balancing standard solutions with project specific requirements.
- High attention to detail in technical proposal development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong collaboration skills with internal technical and commercial teams.
- Demonstrated ability to meet agreed-upon goals and measurements.
- Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a matrix management environment.
- Experience interfacing with all levels of internal and external customers.
- Strong influence, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong process discipline with sound analytical skills.
- Strong technical judgment and problem-solving ability
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
Application Deadline: October 01, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $124,500.00 and $207,700.00. 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 May 20, 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.
Client-provided location(s): Longmont, CO
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1510284280
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-21T18:32:25
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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