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Technical Leader - Probabilistic Risk and Reliability Engineering (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

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GE Vernova

Technical Leader - Probabilistic Risk and Reliability Engineering (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Wilmington, NC / Remote

Job Description Summary

The Risk and Reliability Engineering Technical Leader will work within the Core and Fuels team of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) to integrate and develop Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) technologies, application methodologies, and supporting processes that meet business needs across the organization. The Technical Leader role requires work planning and work oversight, technical problem solving and communication, collaboration with other teams within GVH business functions.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Assist and provide support to the functional manager to plan, assign, and manage resources for the R&R Engineering team
  • Provide leadership for assigned organizational responsibilities, programs, and personnel, including: Team collaboration, Work processes, Infrastructure, and Technical oversight
  • Articulate work plans the R&R Engineering team will use to address the technical work scope requested
  • Establish and maintain relationships with teams and commercial leaders within the business to understand upcoming related work demands and provide inputs on team capability and availability
  • Work with project managers and commercial program managers to provide work planning, develop and maintain good schedules, and provide technical support for customer deliverables
  • Work with other engineering leaders to advance risk-informed designs
  • Work with engineering leaders to ensure that PRA products provided by GVH are appropriate for use within the intended design and within governing regulatory requirements.
  • Meet customer commitments and drive continuous improvement.
  • Represent GVH to customers, nuclear regulators and at industry meetings
  • Implement initiatives to continuously improve the responsiveness of the section/organization to customer / business needs

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Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM technical field from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 6 years cumulative experience in executing Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) fundamental skills including: Data, Human Reliability Analysis, Accident analysis, Severe Accidents, Source Term assessments or related analytical skills.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The preferred work locations is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
  • 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:

  • Experience in BWR operating atmosphere (Engineering, Maintenance, Outage Management, or Operations)
  • Experience in nuclear design process, controls & tools infrastructure; independent verification and validation, requirements, change, configuration, software, and document management systems
  • Proven problem analysis skills with demonstrated ability to clearly communicate results.
  • Proven skills in project management or project leadership role
  • Effective team building and problem solving abilities
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
  • Familiarity with a variety of engineering areas
  • Ability to undertake occasional work on client site
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
  • Experience with requirements management and IBM DOORS/DNG software, Project management & Scheduling software (Primavera P6),
  • Solid PC skills as well as personal and team productivity software [e.g.; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio]

The base pay range for this position is $112,000 to $160,000. 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 Friday July 25th

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.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: July 26, 2025

Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC, USA
Job ID: GE_Vernova-178439206
Employment Type: Full Time

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
  • 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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