Lead Engineer – Reload & Cycle Management

F05420 Global Nuclear Fuel-Americas, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United States, Wilmington, NC, seeks Lead Nuclear Fuel Engineer to contribute to BWR fuel reload licensing and cycle management. You will be mentored by a team of engineers and deliver innovative licensing and design solutions aligned with NRC guidelines and customer needs.

Responsibilities include solving complex reactor problems, presenting technical data, and driving continuous improvement while collaborating with CAMs and customer personnel in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, physics, or a related science from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of nuclear experience.
• Ability to obtain authorization for access to export-controlled information.
• Experience with BWR technology and reactor licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical methods to solve complex reactor problems.
• Support reload licensing and cycle management analyses.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Ensure high-quality results in line with NRC regulations and QA standards.
• Collaborate with CAMs and interface with customer technical personnel.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

BWR technology

Regulatory compliance

Analytical problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/physics or related field

Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Nuclear Fuel Engineer will make immediate contributions to BWR fuel reload licensing and cycle management in GNF-A Fuels Engineering while being technically mentored by a team of high-performing engineers. In this role, you will provide innovative licensing and design solutions that ensure high-quality deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines. Additionally, this position offers direct utility customer-facing opportunities through deliverables, collaboration, and training.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Apply analytical methods, procedures, and techniques to solve complex problems
• Execute analysis and design calculations to support operating reactor cores in reload licensing and cycle management
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated
• Implement continual improvement of work processes, including procedure and script updates
• Maintain and/or exceed baseline project schedule and cost in the delivery of nuclear fuel reload engineering deliverables
• Share information and promote open dialogue, including working effectively in a matrixed team environment
• Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
• Partner with Commercial Account Managers (CAMs), interface with customer technical personnel, and manage reload projects across the Fuels organization
• Engage in continuous professional development and mentoring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, physics, or another science field from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant nuclear experience

Eligibility Requirements

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.

Desired Characteristics

• Master of Science Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Experience with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) technology
• Knowledge of plant operational support
• Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements
• 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 $85,600.00 and $164,000.00. 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 October 20, 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 24/7 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, and 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.
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• That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.
• If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.
• Our mission is embedded in our name.
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• “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
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