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Project Engineering Manager

GE Vernova · North Carolina

📍 Wilmington NC USAvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-19
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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 Project 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 Project Engineering Manager will drive timely decision making of technical issues related to the delivery of our standard design programs. The Project Engineering Manager will coordinate, expedite, and close open issues/concern and be responsible to ensure on-time and budget delivery of new product developments. You will partner with internal technical authorities and support the team that serves as the primary interface between Engineering and other organization that support product development including Sourcing, Quality, Customers, Partners, and Subcontractors. The Project Engineering Manager position is to be filled by a recognized leader in the business. This person will demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives associated with product development, and be a visible champion. Job Description Essential Responsibilities: As the Project Engineering Manager , you will: Report solid line to the General Manager, Design Engineering. Provide leadership for a diverse team being accountable for on-time delivery of design products within budget. Ensure the development of the teams technical and leadership talent/depth Establish and maintain strong working relationship with other internal engineering team managers, business leaders, project and program managers and other stakeholders. Interface with external partners, customers, and other applicable country specific regulatory agencies, as required on technical issues. Work with product line leadership and functional engineering teams to deliver standard designs per product requirements. Work with engineering leadership to drive an understanding of the departures from our standard designs and support the build out and maintenance of standard proposal estimates, schedules, risk registers. Coordinate engineering interfaces and drive timely resolution of technical project issues with multiple engineering disciplines, business project and product management, partners, subcontractors, and customers. Provide leadership supporting performance and program management of assigned work and ensure on-time fulfillment of engineering commitments in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, industry standards and regulatory agency guidelines. Support the planning, organization, and management of the delivery of technical activities/tasks in support of engineering deliverables. Provide guidance and manage external resources to ensure the quality of deliverables, enable flexibility and improved cost positions. Support commercial and marketing opportunities to develop new business opportunities. Protect the Intellectual Property rights of GEVH. Support GEVH initiatives, process improvement and simplification. Ensure adherence to GEVH’s standards for nuclear safety and compliance. Partner with business teams and present product/program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks, and recommendations to senior leads across GEVH.    Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related Science or technical discipline. At least 12 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership experience. At least 8 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent large scale new build experience in the power industry. Eligibility Requirements: The required work location is Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided if not already local) Desired Qualifications: Proven ability to be a liaison between organizations that are operating in separate geographic locations. High performing individual with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance. Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to think strategically, be creative and move quickly. Demonstrated ability to lead a team of highly experienced engineers and balance multiple demands and priorities. High performing energetic leader with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance. Experience with project management skillset (communication, risk, planning/scheduling, change mgmt). EPC experience and knowledge; specifically, power plant. Understanding of nuclear industry and technology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business. 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 . Employme

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