Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world.
We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to support structural analysis activities for reactor pressure vessel and internal components in the advanced nuclear business. You will work closely with a diverse technical team to perform engineering analyses that demonstrate compliance with the ASME BPVC Section III and generate dynamic loads due to seismic and large pipe break. This position provides the opportunity to work on safety-critical components and contribute to the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies. You will also collaborate with cross-disciplinary Engineering Teams to ensure successful execution of assigned engineering tasks in support of the SMR projects.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the analysis of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Perform structural and stress analyses for reactor pressure vessels and internal components using finite element analysis (FEA) tools and closed-form equations.
• Develop and run ANSYS models to evaluate both mechanical and thermal stresses under various service level conditions.
• Support engineering evaluations to demonstrate compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III requirements, with primary focus on Subsections NG and NB.
• Generate dynamic loads for the reactor pressure vessel due to earthquake and large pipe break.
• Prepare technical reports, calculation packages, and documentation supporting regulatory and design requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineers, system engineers, project managers, and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing structural analysis, internship may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting finite element analysis (FEA), including evaluation of mechanical and thermal loadings under both static and transient conditions, preferably using ANSYS Workbench or APDL. Internship may be considered.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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.

Work Locations:

• For the US - the required work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
• For Canada – the required work location is at the Markham Ontario office 3 days a week.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering
• A valid Ontario P. Eng. seal for Canadian candidates and a PE license for U.S. candidates are preferred.
• Experience in the nuclear power industry or with nuclear safety-related systems.
• Programming or data analysis experience using tools such as MATLAB or Python.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations and technical documentation to support regulatory or design reviews.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative with a good understanding of nuclear industries.

For Canada

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 be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. 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 $79,700 and $129,700 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

Bonus eligibility: 5%

This posting is for a new position.

This posting is expected to close on June 8th, 2026, or thereafter.

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 $75,900.00 and $126,500.00. 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 18, 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.