Lead Engineer - Configuration Management

The Lead Configuration Management (CM) Engineer is a member of the GE Hitachi (GEH) engineering team and a key contributor responsible for supporting configuration management related processes that comply with the GEH quality program and project delivery requirements in support of new commercial nuclear reactor projects and GEH Engineering Services. This individual may assist in all areas of configuration management to include Requirements Management, Design Control, Document and Records Management, and Issue and Change Management.

# Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Configuration Management Specialist will be responsible for process development activities, providing support in the areas of change management, configuration management, process evaluation, and procurement, and providing training and mentorship to other lesser experienced personnel as required. In addition, you will be responsible for participating in simplification initiatives and driving process improvements.

In addition, you will:

- Become a GEH site subject matter expert in the procurement process from a CM perspective including review and management of engineering documentation that defines supplier requirements on a purchase order

- Own CM and change control processes for specific procurement or project related activities; provide CM procurement consultation to site personnel

- Support processing supplier documentation from the issuance of a purchase order until the documentation is submitted as a record in the GEH Records Repository

- Perform Responsible Configuration Management (RCM) reviews of technical documentation ensuring that the documentation meets all the CM requirements for submittal

- Build workflows, portals and guide the organization in digitizing processes and creating dashboards for displaying metrics using business provided tools

- Become a subject matter expert as it related to the plant product structure within PLM

- Support GEH and customer/external party interaction and maintain process-related collaboration sites using company provided tools

- Develop in-depth knowledge of CM process and tools within assigned area of responsibility

- Create, upload, and manage records in the product lifecycle management tool.

- Support Engineering and Management in planning, assessment, reporting, and tracking activities and in preparation of presentations and reports

- Ensure projects and assignments are implemented on time, with high quality, within budget, in accordance with approved policies, plans, or procedures

- Utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals

- Have a clear understanding and implementation of applicable nuclear regulations, industry standards, and company practices related to CM

- Provide training and associated materials to others to support evolving CM processes, procedures, instructions, guides, and tools

- Coordinate CM related activities with interfacing internal groups [e.g., other engineering teams, Project Management, Sourcing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs] as well as external organizations [e.g., parent company entities, partners, suppliers, regulators]

- Perform as an individual contributor in a team environment to deliver on initiatives and activities related to CM as assigned in areas to include, requirements management, document management, records management, change management, and process improvement projects.

- Support company initiatives – LEAN, continuous process improvement, digitization, cost-out and productivity programs, New Product Introduction, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree (OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience)

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in configuration management as a practice or specialty OR procurement as a practice or specialty

Desired Qualifications:

- Excellent written communication skills.

- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Support Central; familiarity with Acrobat Professional to create / modify PDF files

- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects and think strategically Strong oral / written communication skills and organization skills

- Work well in a team environment, support process improvement projects; able to be calm, open, and inclusive in dynamic and stressful situations

- Familiarity with nuclear (e.g., NRC) regulations, integrity, safety, security, and quality assurance culture

- Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity

- Familiarity with a variety of configurable commercial off the shelf (COTS) configuration, document, and requirements management solutions (e.g., Oracle ERP, Documentum, Support-Central Tool Suite, ENOVIA, DOORS Next)

- CM experience in a highly-regulated industry, the nuclear industry, at a national laboratory, or a governmental agency

- Records management experience and CM or quality assurance experience in construction, manufacturing, operations, or engineering process requirements documents (e.g., plans, procedures, instructions, guide, training manuals)

- Self-starter with energy, positive “Can-Do” attitude able to energize others with legacy of delivering on commitments and stretch goals with proven track record of accomplishments in a fast paced environment producing quality deliverables

- Ability to work with little supervision

- Inclusive professional style – Adaptive, able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces (e.g., cross- functional, across business within same company, across different companies including customer, partners, and suppliers, regulator, third party auditors)

- Change agent with continuous improvement “mindset”

- Ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process with working knowledge, expertise, and experience using LEAN continuous process improvement define, measure, analyze, improve, and control techniques and tools

- Ability to manage time and work on multiple projects

- Experience with GE documentation systems, practices, and 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.

# 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: March 19, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 March 04, 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.