Digital Engineering Support Manager

GE Vernova; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova is hiring a Digital Engineering Support Manager in Wilmington, NC to lead Software Quality and Compliance, Application and Infrastructure Support, and BIM Standards across nuclear projects.

You will own the BIM standards framework and related tools, ensuring governance, audits, and compliant delivery while managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, and Project Delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM major.
• 8+ years in engineering roles (BIM tools/standards preferred).
• 6+ years leading or managing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams covering software quality, compliance, BIM standards, and related support.
• Own BIM standards framework, execution plans, naming conventions, and libraries aligned with ISO 19650.
• Manage BIM software support, licensing, training, and onboarding for engineering design.
• Ensure BIM standards are adopted through governance, audits, and feedback loops.
• Ensure tools meet software quality, cybersecurity, and export-control requirements.
• Contribute to digital engineering and BIM roadmaps; align with customer needs.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Project Delivery to support software/tool acquisitions.
• Set and monitor performance metrics; manage budgets and vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

BIM standards

Software Quality

Compliance

Project management

Cybersecurity

Export-control compliance

Governance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

BIM software tools

3D/BIM authoring tools

BIM execution planning tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Digital Engineering Support Manager will provide leadership of the Software Quality/Compliance, Application and Infrastructure Support, and BIM Standards and Software Support teams. These teams directly support the GE Vernova Nuclear Engineering teams as well as software products hosted for external customers. You will own the standards, processes, and tools that enable consistent, compliant Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital engineering delivery across nuclear projects. You will also manage complex issues within your functional area, take part in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall engineering strategy. You will apply your knowledge of management, best practices, and proven processes to lead teams in delivering quality support for existing and new applications on budget and within the planned schedule.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team covering Software Quality and Compliance, Application Support, and BIM Standards and Software Support.


• Own the Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards framework, including BIM execution plans, modeling and data standards, naming conventions, templates, and libraries. Align them with industry standards (such as ISO 19650) and with customer and project requirements.


• Manage the BIM software support function, including tool selection and configuration, licensing, user support, training, and onboarding for engineering design and BIM applications.


• Ensure BIM standards are adopted and applied consistently on projects through governance, audits, and feedback loops. Partner with Project Delivery to resolve issues and continuously improve how standards and tools are used.


• Ensure BIM and engineering software tools and processes meet software quality, cybersecurity, and nuclear regulatory and compliance requirements, including export-control requirements.


• Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influence on policy formulation. Contribute to digital engineering and BIM roadmap.


• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Project Delivery teams to fulfill the needs of acquisition and support of engineering software and tools.


• Set and track team performance metrics, such as support responsiveness, standards compliance, and user satisfaction. Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and schedules.


• Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, and services. Stay informed of industry trends in BIM, digital engineering, and engineering software.


• Use a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in operational, product management, technology, or engineering areas. Assess the quality of information received and ask pertinent questions of stakeholders. Offer new solutions to problems outside set parameters and construct and present recommendations drawing on multiple internal and external sources.


• Lead functional teams and projects, communicate difficult concepts, and influence others’ opinions on key topics. Guide others to consider different points of view.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).


• 8+ years of experience in engineering roles (Engineering design or BIM tools and standards related functions is preferred).


• 6+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams.

Eligibility Requirements

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.


• This opportunity has a primary designation for Wilmington, NC. In addition to that the opportunity can be performed from Greenville (SC), Atlanta (GA) and Houston (TX). Relocation Assistance can be provided to non-local candidates.


• Ability to travel 25%. Less travel if located in Wilmington, NC.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience managing people to fulfill the functional needs of software quality, application configuration and management, infrastructure support, and BIM standards and software support.


• Experience executing in large construction or engineering projects, ideally nuclear or other regulated industries.


• Strong project execution skills and experience.


• Strong oral and written communication skills, plus strong interpersonal and leadership skills.


• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems, lead programs and projects, and document, plan, market, and execute programs.


• Established project management skills.


• Experience with BIM standards development and deployment (e.g., ISO 19650, BIM execution planning, common data environments) and with 3D/BIM authoring and coordination tools.


• Experience with engineering design tools, software quality, and infrastructure support.

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 $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

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.

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.