Configuration Management - Principal Engineer

Job Description SummarySystems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:

This role provides direction and assistance to the Engineering teams to meet assigned configuration management objectives. As the Principal Engineer – Configuration Management you will:

• Define and support nuclear industry configuration management practices, document management, and change control processes for new commercial nuclear  power plant projects
• Drive specification, development, implementation, and operation of assigned CM processes consistent with GEH and regulatory requirements
• Develop in-depth knowledge of CM processes and tools for nuclear plant projects; coordinate GEH project CM processes with other organizations
• Assist with engineering configuration management implementation activities inside GEH, in partnership with Information Technology (IT) and support CM interface activities at suppliers
• Master the project Information Management System and engineering design tool suites necessary to maintain CM equilibrium.
• Coordinate project CM processes and tools with those of major suppliers
• Support Engineering and Project Management in planning, assessment, reporting and tracking activities and in preparation of related presentations and reports
• Work within a diverse team environment to execute work plans and schedules as applicable for mission success
• Perform work in compliance with policies and procedures
• Support GEH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews, and initiating and responding to Corrective Actions
• Provide on-time, quality delivery of documentation packages in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, business, or a closely related field is required.
• ​Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering or configuration management position
• Minimum 4 years of demonstrated practice of nuclear energy industry CM standards (EPRI, NIRMA, IAEA)

Desired Characteristics:

• CM certification (CMII, CMPIC, etc.)
• Experience in a role interfacing with customers, regulators and/or suppliers
• Working knowledge of codes, standards & regulations related to nuclear power plants
• Knowledge of and experience with Capital Projects Configuration Management
• Engineering plant modeling activities
• Knowledge of and experience with engineering design and design process tools such as TeamCenter PLM, SmartPlant, 3KeyMaster or other similar design tools, and with software systems QA requirements
• Quick learner, able to sort through information and make timely and sound decisions
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Open communication style and proven ability to develop team relationships
• Knowledge of nuclear business products, business processes, and customers
• Experience with GE documentation system, practices, and requirements
• Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments
• Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
• Clear thinker; communicates messages clearly and concisely

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 positionApplication Deadline:

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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 February 06, 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.