Lead Engineer Shielding & Reactivity Controls @ GE Vernova
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Overview
The Lead Engineer Shielding & Reactivity Controls at GE Vernova will contribute to the SRC team by performing, verifying, and mentoring engineering work in the areas of shielding, criticality, fluence, reactivity control/reactivity insertion analysis, and control rod blade design.
Essential Responsibilities
Key duties include:
- Perform technical evaluations and support criticality safety and shielding analyses.
- Communicate and coordinate with project managers, technical personnel, and customers.
- Maintain and exceed baseline project schedules and costs.
- Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to team process improvements for speed and simplification.
- Ensure high quality work in accordance with regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
A B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering or related discipline and minimum of 5 years' relevant experience. Advanced degrees may also be considered.
Desired Characteristics
Preferred qualifications include:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field.
- Experience with BWR technology, sodium fast reactor technology, and reactor licensing.
- Knowledge of 3-D neutron kinetics codes and various simulation tools.
- Experience in object-oriented programming (Java, C#, C++).
- Strong communication, leadership, and process improvement skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Base pay ranges from $86,000 to $122,000, with performance bonuses, equity options, and geographic differential. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.
Additional Information
This remote position is open to highly qualified candidates, though the preferred work location is Wilmington, NC Headquarters. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information and may involve occasional travel. Application deadline: October 17, 2025.
Key skills/competency
- Nuclear Engineering
- Shielding
- Criticality Safety
- Reactivity Analysis
- Fluence Evaluation
- Control Rod Design
- Regulatory Compliance
- Simulation Tools
- Technical Communication
- Process Improvement
How to Get Hired at GE Vernova
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