Job Description Summary

Are you an experienced engineering leader ready to take on the challenges of next-generation nuclear energy? As a Lead Civil Structural Engineer at GE Vernova, you will spearhead the development of critical civil engineering activities for our New Nuclear Plant projects. In this high-impact role, you will lead technical efforts, guide project teams, and coordinate with global partners and regulatory bodies to deliver infrastructure that powers a more sustainable future. If you are a resilient problem-solver who thrives on complexity and wants to mentor others while pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence, this is the role for you.

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Your Impact

You will provide technical leadership and operational oversight for civil systems design and construction support. By blending independent decision-making with collaborative team management, you will ensure our projects are delivered safely, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, analysis, and evaluation of complex civil systems, ensuring strict adherence to global engineering standards and project requirements.
• Project Governance: Guide work plans to successful completion, managing schedules and budgets while ensuring all technical documentation meets rigorous engineering policies.
• Strategic Coordination: Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal customers, suppliers, partners, and international regulatory authorities to resolve high-stakes technical issues.
• Engineering Oversight: Review and approve critical vendor submittals, providing expert guidance on complex deviation requests and design requirements.
• Quality & Mentorship: Drive quality initiatives by chairing design reviews and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in Civil Engineering analysis and design within complex environments.
• A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• Active construction license.
• Advanced understanding of BWR (Boiling Water Reactor) core/fuel material behavior and structural design principles.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and team facilitation.

Why Join Us?

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We invest in your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development. We also offer a competitive, robust benefits package to support your personal and family needs, including:

• Health & Wellbeing: Luxmed Employee Medical Package (with family extension options), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a partially sponsored MultiSport card.
• Financial Support: MyBenefit Cafeteria, pension programs (PPK and III Pillar), and various bonuses including winter holiday, childbirth, and glasses allowances.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Community: Active participation in our Wellbeing, Women’s Network, Inclusion & Diversity, and GE Volunteers groups, alongside interest-based clubs like GEV Bikers and Runners.

Additional Information

Engineering Innovation Center (EIC) in Warsaw, Poland is an integral part of the global engineering structure of GE Vernova. The site was officially founded in 2007, as GE Gas Power focused engineering organization. Currently the site extends engineering activities for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy in Poland.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Poland for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810

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