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GE Vernova · Wilmington NC USA +1 more

# Engineering Manager - Thermal-Mechanical Design for Nuclear Power applications

Wilmington NC USA +1 more Remote Full-time Manager or lead Design 

Listed on GE Vernova’s official careers site. Posted November 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Wilmington-NC-USA/Engineering-Manager---Thermal-Mechanical-Design-for-Nuclear-Power-applications_R5057178-2)

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## Job description

### Job Description

Summary

Engineering Manager – Thermal-Mechanical Design The engineering manager and people leader for the thermal-mechanical design team will work within the Fuel & Methods Development organization and under the broader Fuel & Technology Engineering division. The role involves aligning a team of technical leaders and engineers in developing models and methods for thermal-mechanical analysis of existing and new BWR fuel products and reactors to achieve business objectives.

This team contributes to company objectives in the fields of thermal-mechanical analysis and methods. It integrates and develops thermal-mechanical software, application methodologies, and supporting processes that are subsequently used to meet business needs across the organization. Specifically, this includes new product development and reload engineering work, the development and qualification of computational software, code benchmarking to post-irradiation measurements, licensing activities, and developing interfaces with other engineering organizations.

### Essential

Ensure team is aligned with functional, business, and broad company objectives. Establish team expectations and individual engineer priorities. Define team mission/vision in concert with team. Develop employees, including providing regular coaching feedback, supporting Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and conducting annual employee performance evaluations. Create opportunities for leadership development within your team.

Design, implement, and execute knowledge transfer initiatives within your team. Define and foster a collaborative, open team culture based on teamwork, integrity, candor, transparency, and execution to commitments. Manage team headcount, including resource projections relative to demand and employee hiring as needed. Team succession planning. Identify and mitigate both project and programmatic risks. Maintain financial accountability to project targets.

Provide support to the Fuel & Methods Development organization senior manager, maintaining team alignment with broader organizational goals. Establish and maintain relationships with teams and commercial leaders within the broader Engineering organization to understand upcoming work demands and provide inputs on team capability and availability. Perform manager review and approval of engineering technical deliverables for GNF/GVH customers.

Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with licensing regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards. Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity. Detail oriented and accountable for results. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team. Displays a strong drive for continuous improvement. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

### Qualifications/Requirements

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position vacancy. 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. B.S. degree from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline Ten or more years of cumulative engineering experience Prior experience leading employees Desired:
- Nuclear industry knowledge/experience.
- Prior experience defining, influencing, and/or correcting team culture.
- Prior experience with constructive coaching and developing people.
- Prior experience developing leaders.
- Working knowledge of project scheduling software such as P6 Primavera.
- Prior experience with thermal-mechanical methods and models (e.g., PRIME, FAST, Bison, or other fuel vendor codes.)
- Experience with fuel test programs such as commercial LTAs or testing conducted at national labs.
- Experience with software quality assurance such as NQA-1.
- Programming experience with Fortran and Python.
- Experience working in GitLab or similar environment.
- Experience with developing licensing topical reports for fuel performance models and methods.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information.
- Exceptional organization skills.
- Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles; ability to achieve stretch targets.
- Strong external focus; clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry and/or energy industry.

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 #LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: December 20, 2026 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 02, 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Nov 2, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 8, 2026
- Listed for: 6 days
- Location: Wilmington NC USA +1 more
- Work arrangement: Remote
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on GE Vernova’s careers site →](https://gevernova.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernova_ExternalSite/job/Wilmington-NC-USA/Engineering-Manager---Thermal-Mechanical-Design-for-Nuclear-Power-applications_R5057178-2)

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