Senior Engineer – Advanced Applications Engineering Program Operations (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job Description SummaryThe need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi (GEVH) we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology, fuel and services. Join us as we build our legacy, boldly innovating to provide carbon-free power to the world.
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In this position the Senior Engineer – AAE Program Operations will be a member of the Advanced Application Engineering team responsible for planning, developing, and executing innovative and holistic organizational development programs that drive performance. These strategic programs will allow the organization to scale the team to meet business demands and ensure both on-time and on-budget delivery of early works projects and new product developments. This job will include being an active contributor to operationalizing the business vision/strategy into short-term, tactical actions as well as long-term strategic actions. You will be mobilizing change to achieve business results and building sustainable business improvements. This role will require coaching leaders and individuals at all levels, lead problem solving, kaizens, CAP, developing department improvement plans, analyzing CR and KPI trends, etc..

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Senior Engineer – Advanced Applications Engineering Programs, you will:

• Report solid line to the Senior Manager, Engineering Programs.
• Drives scale to support growing business commercial proposal activity and marketing opportunities.
• Run team operating reviews, including monthly operating reviews, SIOP reviews and daily management.
• Lead the organization in continuous improvement processes such as CAP, self-assessments, benchmarks, safety culture.
• Develop implementation, change management, and communication plans in support of recommendations provided for AAE and/or unit challenges and priorities.
• Create consistent and standard materials (e.g., Change Management Framework, OE domain area training & communications) for AAE.
• Apply change methodology and interventions to embed effective change management throughout the organization.
• Manage the implementation of business initiatives, program design, and organizational & cultural changes and lead associated project teams.
• Coach, facilitate, and drive maturity in the Operating Review process and execution.
• Lead implementation of Daily Management and Problem Solving in the business; Coach, facilitate, and drive maturity in the process and execution.
• Deliver process improvements that improve customer outcomes, KPIs and leadership behaviors.
• Interpret business challenges and recommend best practices. Lead benchmarking activities with other GVH business to gather best practices and inform decisions.
• Lead others to find creative solutions for complex problems.  Evaluate quality of data, use internal and external resources.
• Analyze data to facilitate the development of recommendations to address/resolve potential and existing Institute and unit-level challenges.
• Provide guidance to leadership on management of external resources to ensure the quality of deliverables, enable flexibility and improved cost positions.
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of GVH.
• Ensure adherence to GVH’s standards for nuclear safety and compliance.
• Partner with business teams and present product/program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks, and recommendations to senior leads across GVH.   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related science or technical discipline
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership experience
• At least 6 years of experience in the commercial nuclear industry or equivalent large scale new build experience in the power industry

Eligibility:

• The preferred work location is the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy headquarters in Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• Must be willing to travel up to 20% (50% if working remote)
• 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:

• Practitioner and / or expert of Lean practices.
• Proven ability to be a liaison between organizations that are operating in separate geographic locations
• High performing individual with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance, change agent able to make the case for lean and demonstrate immediate impact.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to think strategically, be creative and move quickly to articulate and then operationalize the business vision/strategy into tactile actions.
• Experience with project management skillset (communication, risk, planning/scheduling, change management)
• EPC experience and knowledge; specifically, power plant
• Understanding of nuclear industry and technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business

 

The base pay range for this position is $112,000 to $160,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Friday August 22nd

 

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

 

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

 

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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: October 20, 2025