Lead Engineer - x300 NI Support Systems

Job Description SummaryThe Lead SMR Mechanical Systems Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. This is a technical position that integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization and requires long-term planning. This role contributes to the overall strategy of the business and manages complex issues within the Systems Engineering area.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Mechanical Nuclear Island Support Systems (MNISS) engineering activities that support the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design.

• Activities focus on the Containment System (T10), including containment function and associated fluid sub-systems. Develop and maintain the System Design Description, Process Flow Calculations/Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and other engineering deliverable documents associated with the system.

• Responsible for development of specifications/component data sheets for fluid system in-line components.

• Work with adjacent teams, disciplines, project management, and contractors to ensure high quality and on time deliverables in support of BWRX-300 engineering milestones.

• Provide support to the Licensing organization for regulatory related deliverables.

• Responsible for analysis and design work supporting requirements specifications

• Improve areas of project execution and department management through Six Sigma methodology

• Support development efforts for both new products and new technology

• Responsible to undertake the necessary corrective and preventive actions resulting from Quality non-compliance monitoring and audit programs

• Responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Action Work Outs (LAWO)Work on BWRX-300 technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited university or college

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an Engineering role

Desired Characteristics:

• Master’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

• Previous SRO license

• Strong Leadership skills

• Knowledge of working within a regulated environment (nuclear)

• Experience working with quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1, ISO 9000)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects

• Strong customer mindset

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure

• Six Sigma training is preferred

• Established project management skills

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here:  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $97,000 and $140,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: 10% bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Canada - Hybrid 3 days a week.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: July 27, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $188,600.00. 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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 28, 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.