Job Description Summary

The 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 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.

We are a diverse and dedicated global team who believes in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.

The Plant Engineering Manager will provide leadership to a diverse technical team of dedicated engineers and scientists responsible for the development of new plant engineering proposals, early works agreements and new product developments.

In this position the Plant Engineering Manager will drive timely decision making of technical issues related to the application of GEH new plant technology on different opportunities. You will lead the team responsible proposal technical write-ups, engineering estimates, schedule development and technical risk assessments for new plant opportunities. In this role you will coordinate, expedite, and close open issues/concern with other engineering and product leaders. You will be responsible for on-time and on-budget delivery of early works projects and new product developments. Additional responsibilities will be to partner with and drive interfaces with external engineering technical teams while supporting proposal and/or early works projects.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team: Lead and develop civil, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, electrical and nuclear design engineers. Build technical and leadership depth across the team.
• Align proposals with the standard offering: Work with engineering teams so proposals and early works packages match our standard offering. Identify technical departures and provide costs, cycle times and risks for each one.
• Support estimates and risk planning: Support proposal and early works estimates, schedules and risk registers for each opportunity.
• Define design interfaces: Establish and maintain design interfaces between engineering disciplines. Document them in deliverables that become part of proposals and contracts.
• Resolve technical issues: Coordinate engineering interfaces and resolve technical project issues quickly with engineering disciplines, project management, partners, subcontractors and customers.
• Deliver on commitments: Oversee performance and program management of your team's work. Meet engineering commitments on time under contract requirements, business procedures, industry standards and regulatory guidelines. Guide external resources to protect deliverable quality and cost.
• Build relationships and engage externally: Work with engineering managers, business leaders, project and product managers and other stakeholders. Engage external partners, customers and country-specific regulatory agencies on technical issues. Present product and program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders across the business.
• Support business growth: Support commercial and marketing opportunities that develop new business. Contribute to process improvement and simplification.
• Protect safety and intellectual property: Uphold GEVH standards for nuclear safety and compliance. Protect the company's intellectual property rights.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related science or technical discipline
• 12+ years of progressive experience in engineering design or project leadership
• 8+ years of experience in the nuclear industry, or in large-scale new build power projects

Eligibility Requirements:

• 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of highly experienced engineers while balancing multiple priorities
• Experience with project management skills, including communication, risk, planning and scheduling, and change management
• Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) experience, specifically for power plants
• Experience leading engineers across multiple disciplines
• Understanding of nuclear industry and technology
• Experience acting as a liaison between organizations in different geographic locations
• Record of delivering results while building strong team performance
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to think strategically and move quickly
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience documenting, planning and managing programs that build business knowledge and capability

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

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $134,400.00 and $257,600.00. 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 November 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.