Senior Value Engineer (Structural & Construction Focus)

IF1184 GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 119,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Relocation assistance

401(k)

Job summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Senior Value Engineer (Structural & Construction Focus) to drive continuous cost optimization across GE Vernova's Advanced Nuclear portfolio, with a near-term focus on the BWRX-300. You will lead cross-functional teams to realize business savings and develop robust business cases.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Sciences, 8+ years of construction/estimating/design experience in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Sciences.
• Minimum of 8 years of construction, estimating, and/or design engineering experience within the Nuclear Industry.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, domestically or internationally, including Wilmington, NC headquarters for routine in-person work.

Responsibilities

• Technical Challenge & Analysis: Evaluate BWRX-300 systems, construction methodologies, and schedules to identify optimization opportunities.
• Cost Optimization: Develop cost-saving strategies through data analysis, parametric modeling, and new approaches to processes.
• Business Case Development: Build robust business cases to support cost targets and negotiations.
• Project Leadership: Lead value engineering across Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to secure resources and pace.

Skills

Construction experience

Engineering background

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Sciences

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a key member of the Product Team, the Senior Value Engineer (Structural & Construction Focus) is responsible for driving continuous cost optimization and value enhancement across GE Vernova's Advanced Nuclear portfolio, with a near-term focus on the BWRX-300. This role involves identifying improvements in features, functions, and processes, and managing those improvements from initial concept through execution. You will serve as a technical influencer, supporting cross-functional teams to realize business savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Challenge & Analysis: Leverage structural engineering and construction expertise to independently evaluate BWRX-300 systems, construction methodologies, and schedules. Challenge existing technical details to identify optimization opportunities.
• Cost Optimization: Develop cost-saving strategies through rigorous data analysis, parametric modeling, and the creation of innovative approaches to established processes.
• Business Case Development: Build robust business cases to support cost targets and facilitate project negotiations.
• Project Leadership: Champion the value engineering process across functional organizations—including Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing—to secure resource allocation and maintain project pacing.
• Execution Oversight: Manage project plans through the full lifecycle: ideation, development, activity planning, cross-functional execution, and value realization.
• Conduct teardowns and 'should-cost' analyses to balance value and cost.
• Systems Architecture Support: Provide cost-based inputs for technical trade‑off analyses and lead discussions at engineering forums and customer‑facing meetings.
• Process Improvement: Support and develop new processes and documentation in areas where they do not currently exist.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Sciences.
• Minimum of 8 years of construction, estimating, and/or design engineering experience within the Nuclear Industry.
• Eligibility Requirements Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, domestically or internationally. Including travel to Wilmington, NC headquarters for routine in-person work (for remote employees). Based in Wilmington, NC is highly preferred;

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and work with high autonomy.
• Proven experience working with engineers, constructors, and fabricators to optimize construction and fabrication methodologies.
• Experience in cost estimating, construction, and/or Nuclear/Gas Turbine equipment (in Engineering, Operations, Procurement, or Estimating).
• Exceptional interpersonal, team‑building, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders through both formal channels and informal networks.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, including milestone tracking, resource management, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated success in product lifecycle cost analysis (material, manufacturing, assembly, and logistics) and formulating data‑driven business cases.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a sense of urgency, decisiveness, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• The ability to 'figure it out.
• #LI-AP3

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 $118,600.00 and $197,600.00. 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.

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.

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