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Mechanical Design Engineer 1- Reactor Hardware Design

Wilmington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026

💰 $120,000/yr($80,000/yr – $120,000/yr)

About the role

Job Description Summary

As a Mechanical Design Engineer 1 for the Reactor Internal Design Hardware Team with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), you will design Reactor Modification Hardware to support the ongoing operation and performance for our customers’ existing Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Nuclear Fleet. The hardware is subjected to stringent nuclear, quality, and regulatory standards and could be the difference between a power plant continuing operation or permanently shutting down. These components will function to replace existing plant hardware to either prevent failure or enhance performance to keep the BWR Fleet operating safely and competitively for years to come.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Design Reactor Modifications based on design input, product and customer requirements, industry codes and standards, and operating environment within defined schedule and cost limits
Prepare 3D models, drawings, perform analysis and create specifications to support hardware development
Collaborate with the Tooling Team, Analysis Teams, Field Deployment Teams, and Services Business to deliver designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and Safety
Perform design reviews to present your design to engineering peers and leadership and obtain feedback
Provide technical support throughout the procurement and fabrication process
Document the final design to ensure it meets all application and design requirements
Engage in emergent issue support of customers during Outage Season to help solve challenging problems with technical guidance and fast-paced design, build, test response

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
1 year of mechanical component design experience (including relevant research, internship, or Co-op experience)

Eligibility Requirements

The required work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
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

Experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling)
Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to innovate and solve problems with mechanical design
Effective oral and written communication of progress, ideas, plans, and output
Nuclear Industry experience, understanding of nuclear reactor components

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 $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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 July 06, 2026.