Lead Nuclear Field Services Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Field Services Engineer for PWR/BWR reactor maintenance and inspection. The role offers remote work from home when not traveling and requires strong leadership of field teams at customer sites.

Qualifications include a engineering degree with 6+ years in the nuclear industry and at least 3 years of supervisory experience for BWR/PWR services, plus 3 years handling work orders at a nuclear facility. Travel up to 70% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 6+ years in nuclear industry.
• Minimum 3 years as a first-line supervisor for BWR/PWR reactor services.
• Minimum 3 years preparing/executing work orders at a nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field projects at customer sites with GVH crews and contractors.
• Provide technical direction and coordinate work teams and safety/compliance.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal service teams.
• Support proposals, cost estimating, staffing, and training activities.
• Provide tooling and equipment expertise for field projects.
• Maintain safety, integrity, and quality metrics; drive improvements.
• Assist Product Line Leaders as needed; lead training during outages.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Nuclear industry experience

Project coordination

Work order management

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

BS in Marine/Mechanical/Industrial engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Field Services Engineer, PWR will provide oversight, technical leadership, and front-line supervision for the successful execution of complex projects and activities involving PWR and BWR reactor maintenance and inspection. They will have technical expertise and experience in PWR and BWR reactor disassembly, reassembly, refueling and all forms of in-vessel servicing for PWRs and BWRs. This position is eligible as a remote position working from home when not traveling.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for delivery of field projects including task leadership, technical direction, work coordination and supervision of work teams composed of GVH and contingent worker personnel including craft labor at Customer sites.
• Provide leadership, work coordination and supervision of work teams composed of GVH and contingent worker personnel including craft labor.
• Establish appropriate relationships and interact effectively with customers and suppliers on commercial, technical & compliance issues and work within an integrated services team.
• Support business activities including proposal preparation, cost estimating, and interfaces with Customer Service, Commercial Operations. Planning & Staffing and Training.
• Provide tooling and equipment expertise.
• Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, getting first-hand customer information and using it for improvements in products and services.
• Maintain diligence on integrity, safety and quality metrics and processes.
• Support Product Line Leaders as necessary.
• During non-critical outage support, support in a training leadership role at our San Jose Training Facility.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related degree discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the Nuclear Industry.

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Nuclear industry.

AND

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a first line supervisor for BWR/PWR reactor services.
• Minimum 3 years' experience preparing and/or executing work orders at a nuclear facility.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualifiedremote candidates will be considered.
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to climb and descend 10 flights of stairs twice per day.
• Ability and willingness to pass respirator fit test and physical.
• Ability and willingness to pass Fitness For Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain unescorted access.
• Ability and willingness to work under high stress conditions.
• Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally plant sites.
• Ability and willingness to work 12 hours / days 7 days per week (when delivering of field projects).

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior project management and/or project coordinator experience in nuclear outages is highly desired.
• Experienced Manipulator Crane Operator is a plus.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Marine, Mechanical, or Industrial from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant refueling activities.
• Knowledge of BWR and PWR Vessels and Components, Nuclear Steam Safety System (NSSS), Reactor Containment Building.
• Excellent computer skills; ability to use MS Office, MS Project.
• Well organized and self-directed worker.

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: November 05, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,400.00 and $152,200.00. 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 29, 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, 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.