Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) is a premier global nuclear technology provider driving the transition to a cleaner energy future. Through our creative BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology we are helping shape the next generation of nuclear power.

As the Lead Quality Specialist Civil/Structural you will play a frontline high-impact role supporting the historical BWRX-300 deployment at the Darlington New Nuclear Project. Operating directly at the project site you will anchor civil and structural quality oversight during a critical high-visibility phase of nuclear construction ensuring absolute compliance with rigorous safety regulatory and engineering standards.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Site Quality Leadership:Lead comprehensive quality control and inspection activities for civil and structural site work with a strong focus on structural concrete pours and structural steel erection for major nuclear buildings (e.g. Reactor and Control Buildings).
- Inspection & Test Execution:Execute Mandatory Witness and Hold Point inspections strictly in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project quality requirements.
- Engineering Compliance & Guidance:Partner closely with project teams contractors and partners to define verification standards and provide technical guidance on adherence to engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Non-Conformance & Change Management:Act decisively to resolve civil/structural quality concerns reviewing and dispositioning field change requests and field non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Technical Documentation:Author review and refine quality-related technical documents inspection plans test procedures and reporting logs.
- Continuous Improvement:Champion corrective action root cause analysis and human-performance error-prevention processes to uphold a bulletproof nuclear safety and quality culture.

Required Qualifications

Education & Professional Experience:





Option A:Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering Construction Management or a related technical discipline from an accredited universityplusa minimum of5 yearsof professional experience in civil/structural quality assurance or inspection on heavy industrial infrastructure or large-scale construction projects(Nuclear experience is a strong asset but not mandatory).

OR

Option B:Technical diploma or certificationplusa minimum of5 yearsof heavy industrial/infrastructure QA/inspection experienceincluding at least 1 yearof dedicated Nuclear quality experience.

Core Technical Experience:Demonstrated hands-on expertise (minimum 2 years) specifically tied to structural concrete structural steel or heavy civil construction QA/inspection processes.

Eligibility Requirements

- Must be willing to work onsite at the GVH site engineering office Darlington New Nuclear Project site Oshawa 5 days/week.
- GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

Desired Characteristics

- Experience in nuclear hydro LNG or other large-scale heavy infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with CSA N286 CSA N285 or similar quality/regulatory codes (training provided if not already held).
- or CET designation preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable working with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Demonstrated self-starter with strong initiative and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn nuclear-specific quality requirements through structured onboarding/mentorship.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced evolving construction environment.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.





This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energys List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A which includes Canada and can be found here: unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen U.S. national U.S. permanent resident or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https:// must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as this context Indigenous people are First Nations Métis and/or Inuit

The base pay range for this position is$106900.00 - 156900.00 CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety offactors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for a10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This posting is expected to close on November 20th 2026 or thereafter.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a clients critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies solely for recruitment and security purposes.

Required Experience:

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