Job Description Summary

The Lead Field Engineer will provide technical leadership and front-line supervision for the successful execution of complex projects and activities involving PWR and BWR reactor maintenance and inspections. They will have technical expertise and experience in PWR and BWR reactor disassembly, reassembly, refueling and all forms of in-vessel servicing for PWRs and
BWRs. This position is eligible as a remote position working from home when not traveling.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

As the PWR Lead Field Engineer-MCO you will:

• Perform fuel move activities at PWR and BWR customer sites

• Hold a position on the GVH Fuel Movement Council and act as Subject Matter Expert for internal MCO-Fuel Movement Training

• Lead field project delivery including technical direction, work coordination, and supervision of mixed teams (GE employees, contractors, and craft labor) at customer sites

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and suppliers on commercial, technical, and compliance matters

• Work collaboratively within integrated services teams

• Support PWR product line operations as primary responsibility

• Provide BWR product line support as needed

• Interface with Customer Service, Commercial Operations, Planning & Staffing, and Training departments

• Provide expertise on tooling and equipment requirements

• Meet internal and external customer expectations and requirements

• Gather first-hand customer feedback to drive product and service improvements

• Maintain strict adherence to integrity, safety, and quality metrics and processes

• Support Product Line Leaders as required

• During non-outage periods, serve in training leadership roles at the San Jose Training Facility as needed

      

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related degree discipline from an accredited college or university
  • 3 years of experience with Refuel Outage Activities within the Nuclear Industry

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 7 years of experience with Refuel Outage Activities within the Nuclear Industry

AND

• Experience as a qualified Manipulator Crane Operator (Supported 3+ outages in role)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to climb and descend 10 flights of stairs twice per day
• Ability and willingness to pass respirator fit test and physical
• Ability and willingness to pass Fitness For Duty requirements and site security requirements to obtain unescorted access
• Ability and willingness to work under high stress conditions
• Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally plant sites
• Ability and willingness to work 12 hours / day seven days per week (when delivering of field projects) 

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Marine, Mechanical, or Industrial from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant refueling activities
• Knowledge of BWR and PWR Vessels and Components, Nuclear Steam Safety System (NSSS), Reactor Containment Building
• Excellent computer skills; ability to use MS Office, MS Project,
• Well organized and self-directed worker
• Experience as a first line supervisor or above during outage execution
• Prior experience with B&W designed reactors is a plus

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 position

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $78,800.00 and $131,200.00. 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 05, 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.