Engineer – Nuclear Fuel

Our mission:

At GE Vernova, 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.

The Engineer - Nuclear Fuel position offers opportunities to learn the fundamental bases of nuclear power plant operations and safety analysis by applying state-of-the-art nuclear and thermal hydraulics methods to satisfy licensing requirements and address real day-to-day plant issues. Additionally, this position has direct utility customer-facing opportunities through deliverables, collaboration, and training.

The Engineer - Nuclear Fuel will be part of the team responsible for BWR Nuclear Fuel reload licensing and cycle management in Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF). In this role you will provide innovative licensing and design solutions that ensure high quality deliverables in accordance with customer requirements, business procedures and regulatory agency guidelines.

# Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

- Quickly learn and apply analytical methods, procedures, and techniques to solve problems

- Execute analysis and design calculations to support operating reactor cores in reload licensing and cycle management

- Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers

- Document and communicate results of technical data generated

- Implement continual improvement of work processes

- Share information and promote open dialogue, including working effectively in a matrixed team environment

- Partner with Commercial Account Managers (CAMs), interface with customer technical personnel, and manage reload projects across the fuel’s organization

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, physics, or other science field from an accredited college or university

Eligibility Requirements:

- This job will be located at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. (Relocation assistance provided)

- 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 Characteristics:

- Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Nuclear Engineering preferred

- Excellent oral & written communication skills

- Spanish language skills a plus

- Ability to write automation, scripts, and code

- Quick to master new skills and technical concepts

- Seeks simple solutions to complex problems

- Displays persistence and tenacity and is not deterred by obstacles

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 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 $69,600.00 and $120,200.00. 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 December 30, 2025.

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.