Senior Human Factors Engineer (HFE) – Nuclear (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Human Factors Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects to enhance safety and performance in nuclear energy. This role emphasizes the importance of human factors engineering, enabling you to make a significant impact on operational efficiency and safety protocols. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective procedures and training programs while enjoying a supportive work environment that values professional growth and development. If you're passionate about human factors and eager to contribute to the future of energy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Human Factors in the nuclear industry.
• Strong leadership in technical direction and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in developing human-centric products and procedures.
• Analyze and optimize human performance in nuclear operations.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Factors or Industrial Engineering

M.S. or PhD in Human Factors or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Human Factors Engineer (HFE) leads teams and engages in complex planning and application responsibilities that designs or modifies tasks, work environment, and plant interfaces based on human characteristics, capabilities, and limitations resulting in human error prevention and mitigation, as well as human performance optimization to perform operations, maintenance, inspection and test activities for existing nuclear plants and next-generation reactors. Be part of the future of nuclear energy with a company that highly values the importance of human factors engineering!

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Senior Engineer / Technologist provides leadership and technical direction on near term and longer-range projects in the area of Human Factors Engineering. As the Senior Human Factors Engineer (HFE) you will:

• Apply in-depth specialized knowledge in HFE to technical strategy, resourcing, and planning to develop quality and timely human-centric products.
• Develop, mentor and conduct the overall HFE program plan to include system and plant operational functional requirements analysis, functional allocation, task analyses for displays, controls, and other job support aids as well as the spectrum of testing and validation required for developing effective normal, abnormal, emergency operating procedures, alarm response procedures, surveillance procedures and operator training programs.
• Well represent HFE concerns and principles with a team of internal and external customers, suppliers, partners, licensing, and regulatory authorities on technical issues.
• Provide expert consideration of system reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Ensure the delivery of on-time, quality engineering documentation from a broad team in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to use high level judgment to analyze problems, develop solutions, and make decisions on complex tasks and challenges.
• Strong, professional oral and written communication skills to ask pertinent questions of stakeholders, persuasively convey programmatic priorities and concerns, and share difficult, complicated concepts clearly.
• Be a valuable member or leader of cross-functional teams with high degrees of technical and programmatic complexity and aggressive schedules.
• Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent 4-year degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of human factors experience in the nuclear industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.

Desired Characteristics:

• M.S. or PhD Degree in Human Factors, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Registered Professional Engineer in the United States or Canada
• 10+ years’ experience in the nuclear industry to include nuclear plant emergency procedure, operator training guidelines, and regulatory site implementation and reviews is highly desirable.
• Experience with nuclear operations as a licensed/certified reactor operator is highly desirable.

The base pay range for this position is $112,000-160,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 5/9/2025.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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 anEqual 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: May 23, 2025