Lead Quality Specialist - Civil/Structural

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 innovative 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: Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university—plus a minimum of 5 years of 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 certification—plus a minimum of 5 years of heavy industrial/infrastructure QA/inspection experience, including at least 1 year of 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).
• P.Eng 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 Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) 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://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You 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 Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the base pay range for this position is $106,900.00 - $156,900.00 CAD Annual.  The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This posting is expected to close on November 30th 2026, or thereafter.

Additional Information

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's 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.