Job Description Summary

The Firstline Engineering Manager (FEM) – Plant Electrical Systems 60 Hertz Variant will provide leadership to a diverse, global team of dedicated engineers responsible for the systems design, component and equipment selection, purchase specifications, support to sourcing and procurement as well as site construction, installation, and test activities of new first of a kind (FOAK) small modular reactor (SMR) BWRX-300 for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH). This scope includes the plant electric power distribution systems (EPDS) design of the nuclear island (NI), turbine island (TI), balance of plant (BOP), and interface to remaining Yard BOP and Switchyard. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Report to the Sr. Engineering Manager – BWRX-300 Structural/Electrical Engineering
• Provide "hands on" technical and programmatic leadership, vision, strategy, plans and project execution of the 60 Hertz Variant of the plant electric power distribution systems (EPDS) design including of the Nuclear (NI), Turbine (TI) or Conventional Island (CI), Balance Of Plant (BOP), and interface to remaining Yard BOP and Switchyard with interface to electric transmission grid throughout the Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) project lifecycle of new first of a kind (FOAK) small modular reactor (SMR) BWRX-300.
• Coordinate and synergize with FEM - Plant Electrical Systems 60 Hertz Variant, OPG DNNP Unit 1, which is the Lead or Reference for initial BWRX-300 Standard Plant Design (SPD).
• As People Leader, assertively guide employees through as well as have and actively engage with; common and individual priorities, individual development plans, touchpoints, receive and provide feedback, mid- year and annual performance summaries, meritocracy calibrations, compensation planning, needs and role based organization structure and resource staffing planning, etc.
• Hire, inspire, and coach employees to develop team's technical and leadership capabilities in breadth and depth enabling career development opportunities.
• Lead diverse, global team composed of employees, staff augmentation contractors, architect engineer (A/E) firms, and engineering service providers with defined scope sub- contracts to enable resource flexibility, access to niche skillsets or talents, and improved cost positions.
• Champion Standard Work with performance metrics to deliver aggressive commitments On- Specification, Budget, and Schedule.
• Lead strategic and tactical work identification, description, planning, resource assignment, scheduling, performance metrics, to drive successful delivery.
• Ensure that work Is assigned to suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) and that It Is based on a comprehensive and up-to-date competency or qualification matrix.
• Set the example in collaboration with other Disciplines [e.g.; Mechanical, Instrumentation, Controls, Human Factors, Plant Systems Integration, Analysis, Simulation] to ensure design bases are; properly scoped, requirements captured, functional decisions defined, interfaces identified and described, allocated, and used appropriately to iteratively mature integrated plant, system, and component level design including optioneering or trade-off studies, sizing calculations, component and equipment selection, purchase specifications, etc.
• Ensure that work products comply with applicable procedures, industry codes and standards, regulatory rules and guidelines, and contract requirements.
• Champion and collaborate on the development and use of modern and globally deployable data-centric requirements, design, analysis, modeling, simulation, documentation, configuration and change management processes and tools.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with other engineering as well as cross- functional business, product, project, sourcing, quality, finance, human resource leaders and stakeholders including construction, installation, and test teams.
• Partner with business leaders on product development strategies, technology roadmaps, risk mitigation programs as well as support marketing, bid proposal, and commercial initiatives.
• Support GVH LEAN initiatives for process improvement and simplification.
• Ensure adherence to GVH standards for integrity, safety, and quality as well as support the Corrective Action Program (CAP) with condition reports and Chief Engineers Office (CEO) with technical reviews.
• Protect GVH Intellectual Property (IP) and trade secret knowhow.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related Science or technical discipline.
• 10 years progressive experience in engineering design or technical project leadership.

 

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC but 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.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics or equivalent 4-year technical degree.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or proven project management experience.
• Experience working in or with architect engineering (A/E) firms.
• Knowledge and experience with analysis [e.g.; ETAP, SKM] and functional simulation modeling [e.g.; 3KeyMaster, EASY5, Simulink/MathWorks] software tools.
• Experience in US and international nuclear industry, regulatory affairs, licensing, laws, rules, regulations, guidance, etc. applicable to electric power generation reactors in general and boiling water reactor (BWR) technology specifically.
• Self-starter with positive “Can-Do” attitude and inclusive style who can think and act both strategically and tactically.
• Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, balanced, and a results-oriented analyst able to learn and adapt to diverse and varying priorities, situations, and organizational changes with calm, professional astuteness.
• Proven interpersonal skills to collaboratively lead a team of highly experienced engineers and balance multiple demands and priorities to deliver results.
• Proven ability to be a liaison between organizations operating in separate geographic locations.
• Strong verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills for technical and business audiences – Able to communicate openly, calmly, and crisply in stressful situations.
• Solid technical writing skills with focus on requirements, design, test, report, and procurement documents.
• Solid PC as well as enterprise, functional, and team productivity software and tools.

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

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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 November 02, 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.

 

 

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.