Lead Nuclear Field Services Engineer

IF1184 GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC; United States; Remote; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health coaching resources

Employee assistance program

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Job summary

GE Vernova is recruiting a Lead Field Services Engineer, PWR, to oversee complex nuclear projects, including disassembly, reassembly, refueling, and in-vessel servicing for PWRs and BWRs. This role supports remote work from home when not traveling and requires travel up to 70% domestically and internationally.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, supervision of GVH teams, safety, and quality metrics, with opportunities to train at the San Jose Training Facility and engage in proposal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the Nuclear Industry.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Nuclear industry.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a first line supervisor for BWR/PWR reactor services.
• Minimum 3 years' experience preparing/executing work orders at a nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver field projects with task leadership, direction, and supervision of work teams at customer sites.
• Provide tooling and equipment expertise and coordinate with customers and suppliers.
• Support proposals, cost estimating, and interfaces with internal service teams.
• Ensure safety, quality metrics, and compliance across projects.
• Train and mentor teams, including during non-critical outages at the San Jose facility.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Nuclear industry knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

BS in engineering preferred (Marine/Mechanical/Industrial)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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.

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 qualified remote 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 position.

Application 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;
• 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.

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