Lead Engineer, Shielding & Reactivity Controls

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Wilmington, NC, USA
In-Office
86K-164K Annually
Mid level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Perform and verify shielding, criticality, fluence, reactivity control, dose, and decay-heat analyses; support control rod blade design; communicate with project stakeholders; ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality delivery of nuclear fuel reload engineering products; mentor team members and contribute to process improvements.
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Job Description SummaryThe Shielding & Reactivity Control (SRC) Engineer will contribute on the SRC team by performing, verifying, and mentoring engineering work in the areas of shielding, criticality, fluence, reactivity control/reactivity insertion analysis, and control rod blade design.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Perform technical evaluations and provide technical support in the areas of criticality safety and shielding, fluence evaluations, control rod blade, dose and decay heat analyses technical analyses.
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate activities with internal and external project managers, technical personnel, and customers on engineering/technical issues.
  • Maintain and/or exceed baseline project schedule and cost in delivery of nuclear fuel reload engineering deliverables.
  • Prepare, document and present technical data to internal and external customers.
  • Contribute to team process improvements to drive speed and simplification.
  • Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with NRC, CNSC, or other regulatory rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in engineering, physics, or closely related science discipline from an accredited college or university. 
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in nuclear radiological analysis, nuclear safety analysis and methods, or nuclear fuel, core, or plant design. A combination of advanced degrees and work experience may be considered.

Desired Characteristics

  • M.S. or Ph.D in Nuclear Engineering or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Experience with BWR technology
  • Experience with sodium fast reactor technology
  • Knowledge of plant operational support
  • Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements
  • Experience with BWR simulator and use of 3-Dimensional neutron kinetics code (e.g., PANAC, PARCS)
  • Experience in reactivity control such as reactivity insertion accident, rod withdrawal error, control rod drop accident analyses
  • Experience with MCNP, SCALE, KENO, ORIGN, RADTRAD, GALE, and/or coupled Monte-Carlo/deterministic radiation transport methods
  • Experience with BWR/PWR system codes such as TRACG, RELAP, TRACE and/or equivalent safety analysis system codes
  • Object-oriented programming experience such as Java, C#, C++
  • Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others
  • Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity 
  • Work easily and communicate effectively within a team environment
  • Strong personal commitment and determination
  • Detail oriented and accountable for results
  • Exceptional organization skills
  • Display a strong drive for continuous improvement
  • Displays an engaging, can-do, optimistic attitude
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills​

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 $85,600.00 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 June 15, 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.

Skills Required

  • B.S. Degree in engineering, physics, or closely related science discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in nuclear radiological analysis, nuclear safety analysis and methods, or nuclear fuel, core, or plant design.
  • Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government (final offers contingent on authorization).
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening).
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • Experience with BWR technology.
  • Experience with sodium fast reactor technology.
  • Knowledge of plant operational support.
  • Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements.
  • Experience with BWR simulator and 3-D neutron kinetics codes (e.g., PANAC, PARCS).
  • Experience in reactivity control analyses (reactivity insertion accidents, rod withdrawal error, control rod drop accident analyses).
  • Experience with MCNP, SCALE, KENO, ORIGEN, RADTRAD, GALE, and/or coupled Monte-Carlo/deterministic radiation transport methods.
  • Experience with BWR/PWR system codes such as TRACG, RELAP, TRACE or equivalent safety analysis system codes.
  • Object-oriented programming experience such as Java, C#, C++.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills, attention to detail, and commitment to results.

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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