Lead Field Engineer

Date PostedJune 18, 2026LocationRemoteCompanyGE VernovaSalary$91,400.00 - $152,200.00TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

The Lead Field Engineer (IVVI Level III) manages the review and acceptance of data for In Vessel Visual Inspection projects. This role involves planning inspection schedules, coordinating staffing requirements, and ensuring technical and safety compliance. The position is remote-based but requires travel to domestic and international nuclear plant sites.

Responsibilities

  • Manage IVVI project data review and acceptance
  • Oversee scheduling, staffing, and financial performance
  • Lead NDE development and project delivery
  • Train and instruct IVVI personnel
  • Coordinate with customers and operations teams

Required Skills

  • NDE Level III certification
  • Nuclear Industry experience
  • Proficiency in IVVI systems and BWRVIP/ASME codes
  • Strong leadership and project management
  • Technical proficiency in MS Office, Project, and AutoCad/Canvas

Job Details

Roles and Responsibilities: - Generate Indication Notification Reports, as required. - Create and present outage pre-job briefs. - Ensure adequate CANVAS sketches are provided to Level II's for exam performance and modify as required. - Provide Customer with Status Updates, when required. - Work with Commercial Operations to ensure accurate interpretation of schedule into pricing/proposals (ITO Functions). - Be responsible for financial performance including cost control and successful delivery of margin goals (OTR functions). - Instruct classes of RST's to become IVVI Level II and IVVI Level II's to become IVVI Level III. - Keep current with the BWRVIP, ASME, and other code requirements applicable to IVVI. - Serve as Project Manager for delivery of ISI IVVI Services projects when no other ISI site scopes are contracted. - Meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. - Measure processes and performance through the customer's eyes. - Organize, coordinate, and lead NDE development and delivery projects to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule expectations. - Support Product Line Leader during non-outage times. - Support BWRVIP training while providing instructions to utility program owners. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science with 3 years of Nuclear Industry experience (OR High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of Nuclear Industry experience). - 3 years of experience as an NDE Level III. - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb 10 flights of stairs twice per day. - Ability to pass respirator fit test, physical, Fitness For Duty, and site security requirements. - Ability to work under high stress conditions. - Ability/willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas. - Ability/willingness to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally. - Ability/willingness to work 12 hrs/day, 7 days/week when needed.