Lead Piping Analysis Engineer (Remote Eligible US base)

Job Description Summary

The Lead Piping Engineer will work within the Mechanical Analysis team of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH). The Mechanical Analysis team is responsible for performing analyses on reactor systems and components, which may include piping evaluations, stress analyses, fracture evaluations, seismic and other load determination, and vibrational responses, to ensure performance and regulatory compliance. The Mechanical Analysis team has strong interfaces with hardware design, containment, core analysis, fuels, civil structural as well as responsible for emergent customer issue resolutions.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

The Lead Piping Engineer is required to understand, define and analyze piping and pipe supports to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

In addition, you will be requested to:

• Utilize knowledge and experience to solve and deliver outcomes to customers
• Work cooperatively throughout GVH to develop approaches for solving technical issues
• Communicate potential solutions and work status effectively to the organization
• Provide leadership and technical direction to personnel and projects
• Support procurement and subcontract activities, as needed
• Represent GVH at industry forums such as ASME meetings
• Maintain and develop technical design procedures associated with piping and pipe support analysis activities
• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering analyses
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks
• Liaise with customers, in partnership with engineering leadership and project management
• Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned activities
• Improve areas of project execution and department management through lean methodology and Design to Cost principles
• Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures
• Analysis results typically provided in an engineering report for use by external customers
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers to increase overall knowledge while assuring a successful outcome
• Perform and support analyses of other mechanical components and structures based on the team's need

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (Other Engineering Disciplines may be acceptable based on work experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in piping and/or pipe supports analysis
• Eligibility requirements: The preferred work locations is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters, but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered
• 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 Desired Characteristics

• Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience
• Master's Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University
• Working knowledge and experience with ASME Section III analysis including subsections NB, NC/ND and NF
• ASME Section III Class 1 Fatigue design experience
• Experience with piping and pipe support analysis software like PIPESTRESS, AutoPIPE, Caesar, GT STRUDL
• Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical and process skills
• Strong data analyst capabilities and ability to create small automation scripts to streamline analyses
• Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment
• A self-starter willing to take initiative
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, effectively facilitate meetings and provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced coworkers

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: March 14, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 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 February 10, 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.