Lead Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
98K-164K Annually
Junior
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Supports technical activities for LM aero-derivative gas turbine overhauls, including new technology and product introduction, engine induction, disassembly inspection, work-scope definition, shop routing, reassembly, testing, troubleshooting, customer technical visits, reporting, tooling, and procedure development. Acts as a technical liaison between engineering and operations and leads continuous improvement initiatives.
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Job Description SummaryThe Aero Gas Turbine Engineer will be responsible to support all the technical activities inside the Jport LM Service Shop, for the engines that will be assigned to him/her. He/she will manage also special tools design and industrialization. Jport LM Service Shop is a provider of overhaul services on LM Aero-derivative gas turbines: LM2500 (derived from GE aero engines CF6-6 and CF6-50), LM6000 (derived from CF6-80/C2 and CF6-80/E1) and LM9000 (derived from GE90-115B). The Aero Gas Turbine Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager – Gate 0 leader.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support New Technologies Introduction
  • Support New Product Introduction on new engines overhaul
  • Act as a focal point between DT and Operations organizations to develop new way of work and new tools
  • Creation of engine specific works copes
  • Create all the shop routers to make shop operations ready for engine induction
  • Lead incoming inspection at engine induction
  • Review of engine disassembly, answering to Shop operators technical questions
  • Inspect and define the status of each part: Clean & inspect/ Ship to repair/ Scrap.
  • Based on parts status, define extra-works that are needed from a technical standpoint
  • Create the “Visual Inspection Report” to be discussed with Customers in order to show the status of the engine after disassembly and agree on the final work scope
  • Deal with Customer technical visits to Avenza LM Service Shop
  • Support Gate 3 team on any technical issue that might rise during engine re-assembly
  • Support to engine testing troubleshooting of issues linked with Service Shop activities
  • Create the “Final Report” in order to document all the activities done on the engine.
  • Support to field troubleshooting of issues linked with Service Shop activities
  • Write Procedures and Assembly forms as part of Continuous Improvement Journey

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering (or Technical High School Diploma with 5 years of experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with air-breathing engines, either in the field or in new engine assembly.

    Desired Characteristics

    • Basic knowledge of Turbomachinery Mechanics would be a plus.
    • Previous knowledge/experience of Aero-derivative gas turbine products, especially on LM2500, would be a plus.
    • Previous knowledge/experience of Aero-engines, especially on CF6 or GE90, would be a plus.
    • Previous experience dealing with Customers would be a plus.
    • Ability to interact with all levels of the organization: from shop operators to Executives.
    • Strong attention to details.
    • ⁠Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
    • ⁠Ability to synthesize complex technical information.
    • Be a Solution-oriented problem solver.

    Eligibility Requirements

    • GEV will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GVH will require proof of status prior to employment.

    This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

    Additional Information

    GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

    Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes



    For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

    Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

    This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 20, 2026.

    Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

    GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

    Skills Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, or a Technical High School Diploma with five years of relevant experience
    • At least two years of experience with air-breathing engines in field operations or new engine assembly
    • Legally authorized to work in the United States
    • U.S. person status due to access to export-controlled technology
    • Ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization for access to export-controlled information, if applicable

    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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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
    HQ: Cambridge, MA
    75,000 Employees
    Year Founded: 2024

    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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