Lead Engineer – x300 NI Support Systems

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Engineer for Mechanical Nuclear Island Support Systems engineering at GE Vernova. Responsible for design, development, and regulatory compliance for BWRX-300 SMR.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $188,600 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringNuclear EngineeringSystem Design DescriptionProcess Flow CalculationsPiping & Instrumentation DiagramsFluid SystemsQuality StandardsSix SigmaLean Action Work OutsProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingCustomer MindsetAbility to Work Under PressureAnalytical SkillsContinuous ImprovementTeam CollaborationTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Nuclear EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Engineering (desired)SRO License (desired)Six Sigma Training (preferred)

Industry Keywords

BWRX-300Small Modular ReactorContainment SystemRegulated EnvironmentNQA-1ISO 9000Quality Non-compliance MonitoringCorrective ActionsPreventive ActionsEngineering Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for Mechanical Nuclear Island Support Systems (MNISS) engineering activities that support the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design
Activities focus on the Containment System (T10), including containment function and associated fluid sub-systems
Develop and maintain the System Design Description, Process Flow Calculations/Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and other engineering deliverable documents associated with the system
Responsible for development of specifications/component data sheets for fluid system in-line components
Work with adjacent teams, disciplines, project management, and contractors to ensure high quality and on time deliverables in support of BWRX-300 engineering milestones
Provide support to the Licensing organization for regulatory related deliverables
Responsible for analysis and design work supporting requirements specifications
Improve areas of project execution and department management through Six Sigma methodology
Support development efforts for both new products and new technology
Responsible to undertake the necessary corrective and preventive actions resulting from Quality non-compliance monitoring and audit programs
Responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Action Work Outs (LAWO)
Work on BWRX-300 technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an Engineering role
Master’s degree in engineering or technical discipline (desired)
Previous SRO license (desired)
Strong Leadership skills (desired)
Knowledge of working within a regulated environment (nuclear) (desired)
Experience working with quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 9000) (desired)
Strong oral and written communication skills (desired)
Strong interpersonal skills (desired)
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems (desired)
Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects (desired)
Strong customer mindset (desired)
Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure (desired)
Six Sigma training is preferred (desired)
Established project management skills (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off