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The Role
Leads mechanical design, finite element analysis, life assessment, validation, and lifecycle ownership of hot gas path components for heavy-duty gas turbines. Coordinates with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams, supports root cause analysis and field issue resolution, maintains drawings and bills of materials, contributes to cost-out and continuous improvement initiatives, and mentors junior engineers.
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Job Description SummaryThe most complex components in power generation don't start out perfect — they are shaped by engineers who are curious, driven, and hungry to build deep expertise. If that sounds like you, this is where your journey accelerates.
Our Mission
At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world.
Job Summary
At GE Vernova, we are tackling some of the world's most challenging energy problems. Joining our team means you will work on technology that powers the world, surrounded by people who are committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives drive the best solutions; that is why we foster an inclusive environment where your voice is heard, your curiosity is encouraged, and your professional development is a priority. We offer the opportunity to build true technical depth on complex Hot Gas Path hardware while working alongside world-class experts who are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineering leaders.
As a Lead Engineer in the Turbine Module, you will contribute to the mechanical design, analysis, and evaluation of Hot Gas Path components across GE Vernova's heavy-duty gas turbines. You will take growing ownership of assigned engineering scopes and collaborate with cross-functional, global teams to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions, drive product upgrades and competitiveness. This role requires a balance of technical ownership, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do
What You'll BringBasic Qualifications
What Will Make You Stand Out
Our Mission
At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world.
Job Summary
At GE Vernova, we are tackling some of the world's most challenging energy problems. Joining our team means you will work on technology that powers the world, surrounded by people who are committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives drive the best solutions; that is why we foster an inclusive environment where your voice is heard, your curiosity is encouraged, and your professional development is a priority. We offer the opportunity to build true technical depth on complex Hot Gas Path hardware while working alongside world-class experts who are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineering leaders.
As a Lead Engineer in the Turbine Module, you will contribute to the mechanical design, analysis, and evaluation of Hot Gas Path components across GE Vernova's heavy-duty gas turbines. You will take growing ownership of assigned engineering scopes and collaborate with cross-functional, global teams to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions, drive product upgrades and competitiveness. This role requires a balance of technical ownership, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do
- Program Ownership: Deliver well-defined scopes within New Product Introduction (NPI), Multi-year Agreement (MYA), Pivot to Value (P2V), and Repair programs with task-level accountability. Execute assigned workstreams on complex programs under senior guidance.
- Design & Analysis: Execute mechanical design and analysis of Hot Gas Path components per GE Vernova standards. Build, set up, and troubleshoot FEA models; verify and validate results with senior engineers as needed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Heat Transfer, Aerodynamics, Manufacturing, Repair, and PDE teams on assigned component scopes to align on timelines and technical inputs.
- Lifing & Design Trade-offs: Apply LCF, HCF, Creep, Oxidation, and Crack Propagation methods to evaluate design margins. Support trade-offs across geometry, cost, performance, material, and producibility (DFMA).
- Design Reviews: Prepare technical review material and lead reviews for assigned scopes. Support CTH-led reviews on complex programs and submit initial reliability/risk assessment proposals.
- Validation Support: Support component-level or engine validation testing tied to assigned designs; incorporate test results into design conclusions and recommendations.
- Operational Excellence: Release and maintain drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation for assigned scopes, accurately and on schedule, per GE Vernova engineering policies. Support organizational initiatives as assigned.
- Hardware Ownership & Field Learnings: Serve as the designated point-of-contact for assigned Hot Gas Path hardware/components across their lifecycle. Track component performance and open items; incorporate DLE, Fleet Engineering, and Services learnings into ongoing design decisions for owned hardware.
- RCA & Issue Resolution: Support root cause analyses for field and manufacturing issues; contribute to resolving supplier quality or producibility concerns within your scope.
- Continuous Improvement & Cost-Out: Apply Lean principles to identify process improvements within your scope; contribute redesign ideas to Value Engineering and Product Cost-Out initiatives.
- Planning & Communication: Build and maintain task plans and first-cut execution schedules for assigned scopes. Report progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders on a regular cadence.
- Problem Solving & Escalation: Resolve well-defined technical challenges within scope, applying guidance from senior engineers where needed. Escalate complex issues promptly, with context and initial analysis.
- Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor peers or newer engineers on assigned technical topics. Exchange feedback with team members on deliverables and technical approach.
What You'll BringBasic Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering — Mechanical, Design, Structural, or Applied Mechanics — from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in turbomachinery component design, mechanical analysis, or a related engineering discipline.
- Working experience in Finite Element Analysis using tools such as ANSYS and NX/Unigraphics - setting up models, running analysis, interpreting results, and making initial design recommendations.
- Familiarity with component life assessment methods: LCF, HCF, Creep, Oxidation, and Crack Propagation.
- Analytical and self-motivated — able to manage multiple concurrent assignments and maintain quality under competing demands.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Hands-on experience with Gas turbine Hot Gas Path components and familiarity with GE Vernova's gas turbine product lines, including current engineering and field challenges.
- Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and BOMs; exposure to Python scripting or other data analysis tools.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with a proactive and transparent approach to stakeholder engagement.
- A self-starter with strong task-level discipline, confident and independent in resolving ambiguous problems, and reliable in program execution.
- Curious and growth-oriented — actively explores new tools, methods, and approaches, and enjoys mentoring or being mentored.
- A collaborative team player with a customer-first mindset, contributing to a positive, high-performing, and inclusive team culture.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Design, Structural, or Applied Mechanics Engineering from an accredited university or college
- At least 4 years of experience in turbomachinery component design, mechanical analysis, or a related engineering discipline
- Working experience with Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS and NX/Unigraphics, including model setup, analysis execution, results interpretation, and initial design recommendations
- Familiarity with LCF, HCF, Creep, Oxidation, and Crack Propagation life assessment methods
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and maintain quality under competing demands
- Hands-on experience with gas turbine Hot Gas Path components and familiarity with GE Vernova gas turbine product lines
- Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and bills of materials
- Exposure to Python scripting or other data analysis tools
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to resolve ambiguous problems independently and execute assigned programs reliably
- Interest in mentoring and knowledge sharing
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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