Senior Engineer – Materials Engineering

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

8d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level