Chemistry System Design Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Chemical Systems Design Engineer to design, test, and support chemical injection systems ensuring safe and reliable BWR operation.

You will work on the BWRX300 SMR project, bridging lab work and plant deployment with a focus on robust documentation and engineering controls. The role requires a BS in a mechanical/chemical field and at least 2 years of engineering experience, with travel up to 10% and the ability to obtain unescorted nuclear access.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design chemical injection systems by developing and interpreting engineering design documents and drawings.
• Provide technical support to develop, deliver, and troubleshoot products related to BWR chemistry.
• Operate and oversee high-temperature, high-pressure laboratory testing loops and other mechanical test systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external customers, industry groups, and vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Support project scoping and execution for new initiatives, including lab testing and in-plant demonstrations.
• Document test plans, results, and requirements to standards required for a nuclear environment.

Skills

PLC

LabVIEW

Mechanical design

Nuclear chemistry familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLC

LabVIEW

Job description

Job Description Summary

Nuclear energy is one of the most reliable, low-carbon power sources available today — and the chemistry systems that keep reactors operating safely are central to that reliability. As a Chemical Systems Design Engineer at GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), you'll design, test, and support the chemical injection systems that protect Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plant infrastructure including the BWRX300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project. Your work sits at the intersection of laboratory science and real-world plant operations, and your contributions will be felt at every stage — from concept validation through in-plant implementation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design chemical injection systemsby developing and interpreting engineering design documents and drawings and contributing to new plant design activities for chemistry-related systems and issues including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other systems.
• Provide technical supportalongside a team of engineers and chemists to develop, deliver, and troubleshoot products related to BWR chemistry — from laboratory testing through in-plant demonstration and implementation.
• Operate and oversee high-temperature, high-pressure laboratory testing loopsand other mechanical test systems, ensuring safe and accurate execution of test plans.
• Collaborate across boundaries— interfacing with internal teams, external customers, industry group technical members, and vendors to resolve technical issues and advance BWR chemistry knowledge.
• Support project scoping and executionfor new initiatives, including laboratory testing, in-plant demonstrations, and field delivery.
• Document clearly and completely— capturing test plans, evaluation results, and mechanical design requirements to the standards required for a nuclear environment.

What You'll Bring

You're an engineer who is equally comfortable in a lab setting and in front of a set of plant drawings. You think critically, troubleshoot systematically, and communicate technical findings with precision.

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 2 years of Engineering experience

Eligibility

• The required work location for this role is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) facility in San Jose, CA
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% (both domestic and international)
• Able to obtain unescorted access to nuclear power plants
• 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.

Preferred

• Prior engineering experience in a technical, laboratory, or industrial environment
• Knowledge of control systems, including PLCs and LabVIEW
• Hands-on experience designing, constructing, or maintaining custom mechanical systems
• Familiarity with BWR plant systems and/or nuclear chemistry

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 $104,000.00 and $155,900.00. 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.

• 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
• Retirement benefits: 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
• tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off
• bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus

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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 23, 2026.