Lead Engineer- Integrated Plant Design

Job Description Summary

Plant Systems Integration engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on a unique approach, mindset, and process. All integration activities consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user's needs.

Plant Integration executes a robust process of conceptualization, design, and optimization of systems. This consists of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs, and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Plant Integration is an essential function that proceeds from concept to production to operation.

Plant Integration impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning and execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts overall product, system, and component integration activities.
• All design and deployment activities are concerned with how to integrate in order to deliver the best product(s) for the user.
• Conducts activities with product and system requirements, plant-level specifications, and design requirement flow down.
• Facilitates and drives interface between multiple areas of the organization including Project, Product, Engineering, Sales, Licensing, etc.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how different areas integrate with others.
• Uses judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated challenges with technical variety.
• Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
• Uses multiple internal and external sources outside of Plant Integration team to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Explains information; develops skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering capacity, preferably in nuclear power.

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC, Atlanta, GA.
• 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

• Strong communicator with excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in customer/partner facing environment.
• Strong technical experience in commercial nuclear power generation, specifically boiling water reactors.
• Knowledge of BWRX-300 highly desired.
• Experience integrating highly technical and diverse engineering teams and functions. Cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Knowledge of working within a regulated environment (nuclear).
• Strong facilitation skills. Ability to drive initiatives and impromptu efforts.
• Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9000).
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Prior experience in project delivery and working within a matrix environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure.
• Master or doctoral degree in an engineering or technical discipline may be considered a plus.

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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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $188,600.00. 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 June 12, 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.