Job Description SummaryValue Engineering, as part of the Product Team, is a practice focused on driving continuous cost-out and value optimization across GE Vernova Advanced Value Engineering (VE), as part of the Product Team, is a practice focused on driving continuous cost-out and value optimization across GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Advanced Nuclear product offerings, with a near-term focus on the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Product. Members of the Value Engineering Team identify improvements to features, functions & processes across the full portfolio for value optimization. Value Engineers can be asked to manage ideas through execution into the design and will support the product team with additional assignments to support the business as well.

With a focus on civil and structural engineering, the Value Engineer (VE) on the Product Team is able to independently locate, understand, investigate and independently challenge the technical details of assigned BWRX-300 systems. The VE will generate cost optimization ideas, build business cases, and influence the broader teams to execute plans to realize savings for the business. The VE manages their ideas through execution, aiding the execution teams by presenting at approval forums and breaking down barriers. In addition to this, the VE will lead sessions to continually develop ideas to pursue. This in an influential role within the organization, and building teamwork is essential to success. This role will mainly be focused on the BWRX-300 Product in the near-term, with opportunities to expand to additional products in the future.
The Value Engineer will support internal customers at times and will also support customer-specific project work as well. At times, the Value Engineer will be assigned tasks that require self-teaching in new areas and will require supporting or developing new processes and documents where none currently exist.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Utilizing previous nuclear engineering experience, identify and challenge plant designs in the name of cost savings.Generate cost optimization ideas through a rigorous cost data analysis and/or developing new approaches to established processesConduct analytics and parametric modeling to assist management teams in setting cost targets and to support the organization in negotiation and translation into business case / projectsChampion the VE process with functional organizations (Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing) to drive resource allocation and pacing through the lifecycle of project ideas.  This will include ideation, business case development, activity planning, project management with execution teams, execution & value realizationDrive implementation of project plans until full value capture across core systems, VE will conduct teardowns, ideate, and support should-cost efforts to identify potential for reducing cost and balancing valueThe VE will support the efforts of the Systems Architecture team.  This will include supporting technical decisions with cost inputs (tradeoff analysis), and presenting or leading discussions at engineering forums, including customer meetings.Other tasks as assigned by the Value Engineering manager.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in structural engineeringMinimum 7 years of experience in the Commercial Nuclear Industry (Structural Design engineering preferred)

Eligibility:

The preferred work location is the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy headquarters in Wilmington, NC, 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.Candidates must be willing to travel up to 25% domestic or international as needed  

Desired Characteristics

Ability to work with constructors and fabricators to optimize construction and fabrication methodologiesCost Estimating / Construction experienceNuclear or Gas Turbine equipment experience in the capacity of Engineering, Operations, Construction, Estimating and/or ProcurementDemonstrate leadership qualities combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills (written & verbal)Ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results: Milestone and resource tracking; Issue identification and resolutionEntrepreneurial spirit with a passion for ideas, urgency, and decisiveness; takes prompt action to accomplish goalsDrives execution of tasks and influences through formal channels and informal networkProven experience in product lifecycle cost analysis e.g. material, manufacturing costs, assembly and logistics cost.  Superior problem-solving abilities & analytical skills e.g. data analysis, experience formulating business casesKnowledgeable across product portfolio at the component level, financials, and commercial level

 

The base pay range for this position is $118,000 to $170,000. 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

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

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Application Deadline: August 30, 2025