Chief Consulting Engineer - Controls

GE Vernova; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a senior controls design leader for the nuclear energy segment. You will direct the functional area, translate concepts, develop strategy, and implement change across cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive engineering experience, travel up to 25% including international, relocation support, and a strong focus on design quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• At least 15 additional years of experience in an engineering capacity.
• Able to travel up to 25%, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation and leadership during the design process.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the design review process, as well as presiding over formal design reviews.
• Promote division wide initiatives related to design quality and reliability.
• Represent the Chief Engineer’s Office in matters related to design practices and design board activities.
• Represent GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy in industry groups to ensure codes and standards and regulations are appropriately applied to our designs.
• Provide technical mentoring and technical training.
• Support Nuclear Energy and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy quality initiatives.
• Lending experience/knowledge to help solve technical problems.
• Disseminates lessons learned across design organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Directs the functional area of controls design for the nuclear business segment. Translates concepts, develops strategy, and implements change. Creates programs responsive to external environment. Participates in cross-functional business and cultural development.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical consultation and leadership during the design process.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the design review process, as well as presiding over formal design reviews.
• Promote division wide initiatives related to design quality and reliability.
• Represent the Chief Engineer’s Office in matters related to design practices and design board activities.
• Represent GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy in industry groups to ensure codes and standards and regulations are appropriately applied to our designs.
• Provide technical mentoring and technical training.
• Support Nuclear Energy and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy quality initiatives.
• Lending experience/knowledge to help solve technical problems.
• Disseminates lessons learned across design organizations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• At least 15 additional years of experience in an engineering capacity
• Able to travel up to 25%, including internationally

Desired Characteristics:

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or other Engineering discipline
• ACE graduate
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization
• Considered an expert in a specific engineering discipline

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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).

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $162,200.00 and $270,300.00. 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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 03, 2026.

Available Benefits

• 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 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
• bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 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.