GE Vernova Nuclear - Mechanical Design Engineer, Reactor Hardware Design

GE Vernova, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Reactor Internal Design Hardware Team. You will design reactor modification hardware to support operation of the BWR Nuclear Fleet, ensuring compliance with nuclear quality and safety standards.

You will prepare 3D models and drawings, perform analyses, and collaborate with multiple teams to deliver designs within schedule and budget, while providing technical support through procurement and fabrication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 3-month relevant research, internship, or Co-op experience.
• Experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to innovate and solve problems with mechanical design.
• Effective oral and written communication of progress, ideas, plans, and output.

Responsibilities

• Design Reactor Modifications based on design input, product and customer requirements, industry codes and standards, and operating environment within defined schedule and cost limits
• Prepare 3D models, drawings, perform analysis and create specifications to support hardware development
• Collaborate with the Tooling Team, Analysis Teams, Field Deployment Teams, and Services Business to deliver designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and Safety
• Perform design reviews to present your design to engineering peers and leadership and obtain feedback
• Provide technical support throughout the procurement and fabrication process
• Document the final design to ensure it meets all application and design requirements
• Engage in emergent issue support of customers during Outage Season to help solve challenging problems with technical guidance and fast-paced design, build, test response

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

2D drafting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Mechanical Design Engineer for the Reactor Internal Design Hardware Team, you will design Reactor Modification Hardware to support the ongoing operation and performance of the existing BWR Nuclear Fleet. The hardware is subjected to stringent nuclear, quality, and regulatory standards and could be the difference between a power plant continuing operation or permanently shutting down. These components will function to replace existing plant hardware to either prevent failure or enhance performance to keep the BWR Fleet operating safely and competitively for years to come.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Design Reactor Modifications based on design input, product and customer requirements, industry codes and standards, and operating environment within defined schedule and cost limits
• Prepare 3D models, drawings, perform analysis and create specifications to support hardware development
• Collaborate with the Tooling Team, Analysis Teams, Field Deployment Teams, and Services Business to deliver designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and Safety
• Perform design reviews to present your design to engineering peers and leadership and obtain feedback
• Provide technical support throughout the procurement and fabrication process
• Document the final design to ensure it meets all application and design requirements
• Engage in emergent issue support of customers during Outage Season to help solve challenging problems with technical guidance and fast-paced design, build, test response

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college

Desired Characteristics

• 3-month relevant research, internship, or Co-op experience
• Experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling)
• Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to innovate and solve problems with mechanical design
• Effective oral and written communication of progress, ideas, plans, and output

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 $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. 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.

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

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 24/8 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.