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The Role
Leads design and engineering of boiler pressure parts and piping systems, ensuring compliance with codes, conducting technical reviews, and mentoring engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryThe Lead Engineer – Pressure Parts & Piping is responsible for leading the design, engineering, and integration of boiler pressure parts and boiler area piping systems for new build, retrofit, and upgrade projects. The role includes development of pressure parts arrangements, 3D piping layouts and models, engineering drawings, technical specifications, design calculations, and support through customer approval, procurement, erection, and commissioning phases.
This position requires strong technical expertise in boiler pressure parts, steam-water cycle systems, piping layout and stress analysis, 3D modelling, and applicable international codes and standards. The role also requires effective cross-functional coordination, customer interface, and leadership in delivering quality engineering outputs aligned with project cost, quality, and schedule commitments.Job Description
This position requires strong technical expertise in boiler pressure parts, steam-water cycle systems, piping layout and stress analysis, 3D modelling, and applicable international codes and standards. The role also requires effective cross-functional coordination, customer interface, and leadership in delivering quality engineering outputs aligned with project cost, quality, and schedule commitments.Job Description
- Essential Responsibilities
- Lead design and engineering activities for boiler pressure parts and boiler area piping systems across new build, retrofit, and upgrade projects.
- Develop complete pressure parts arrangement drawings and 3D wireframe models in AutoCAD.
- Create and manage complete 3D piping layouts/models in PDMS/E3D, including equipment, supports, pipe racks, valves, cable trays, access, and maintenance provisions.
- Design and review piping systems including boiler start-up systems, pressure part related piping, critical piping, auxiliary steam systems, water systems, air systems, and fire protection systems.
- Preparation of Technical Specifications, Design code calculations & project related documents.
- Preparation of Composite Modelling, Component Modelling through AutoCAD as per contract requirements, work instructions, installation guidelines and best arrangement practices.
- Preparation of Data Matrix files for Input to PDMS & CAESER.
- Material Ordering Information (Tube, Pipe, Plate, Forging, Fitting, Fixtures, Shipping Frame, Temporary closure, Packers, etc.)/SAP MM creation, Purchase requisition. Linking with Stock through Stores availability.
- Generation of Component arrangement drawings for Critical components like Drum, Separators & Spheres.
- Field Weld Data Sheet drawings & sketches preparation
- Preparation of Preliminary Bill of Materials during Tendering stage / Shipping Bill of Materials during execution stage
- Co-Ordination with Other Engg/cross function disciplines at various stages to do design review, finalise the Terminal points of components, arrange to get the related Inputs to secondary components like attachments welded to the Pressure part components.
- IBR/ASME Code Calculation and IBR/ASME approval.
- Generation of Pressure Parts Arrangement drawings.
- Prepare and review engineering deliverables including P&IDs, line sizing, line lists, valve lists, system descriptions, datasheets, technical specifications, material requisitions, and engineering calculations.
- Perform or guide hydraulic calculations, pump head calculations, pipe sizing, wall thickness calculations, material selection, and piping stress analysis.
- Prepare, review, and approve arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, isometric drawings, support drawings, and related 3D model outputs.
- Review vendor documents, 3D models, and fabrication drawings for technical compliance and project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including ASME, IBR, API, IS, DIN, EN, NFPA, and customer specifications.
- Knowledge & working Experience in coal-based, gas-based, or combined cycle power plants is a plus
- Support project execution during procurement, manufacturing, erection, commissioning, and performance testing.
- Coordinate with customers, vendors, third-party inspectors, statutory authorities, and cross-functional teams for design reviews, approvals, inspections, and interface management.
- Resolve technical issues and support site teams during project execution.
- Drive standardization, productivity improvement, and quality in engineering tools, processes, and deliverables.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the discipline.
- Own discipline deliverables in line with project cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with excellent academic track record.
- Minimum 15+ years engineering experience in Conceptual, Basic & detail Engineering on Boiler Piping design.
- Significant experience in conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering for boiler pressure parts and piping systems.
- Strong knowledge of steam-water cycle, boiler pressure parts, and auxiliary piping systems.
- Strong understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards including ASME, IBR, API, IS, DIN, EN, and NFPA.
- Experience in supercritical, subcritical, CFBC, HRSG, FGD, and boiler/ESP upgrade or retrofit projects is preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, PDMS/E3D, Navisworks, CAESAR II/ROHR, and MS Office/Excel.
- Knowledge of AutoPIPE / AFT Fathom is an added advantage.
- Project engineering and interdisciplinary coordination skills
- Strong project engineering, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with global teams, customers, and partners.
- Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering scope within a multidisciplinary project environment.
- Experience in thermal power, oil & gas, petrochemical, or similar industrial projects.
- Strong interpersonal and technical leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within project timelines.
- Knowledge of engineering automation or tool development is an advantage.
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a plus.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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The Company
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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