Lead generator mechanical engineer (Hydroelectric industry)

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Hiring Remotely in USA
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Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
The Lead Generator Mechanical Engineer designs hydro generator components, provides technical support, supervises engineers, and ensures project execution quality and reliability.
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Job Description

The Lead Generator Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design of hydro generator mechanical components for installed based projects.  He/she will also be responsible to provide technical support for supply chain and site activities related to hydro generators.

About Us:

We are a purpose-built company leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it! Our culture is built on inclusivity, diversity, and equality, creating a dynamic environment where every team member can thrive. We are united by our mission to lead the energy transition and make a tangible impact on the future of energy.

GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business designs, develops, manufactures, and services advanced technologies that harness the power of water to deliver reliable and sustainable power. For more than a century, hydropower has played an essential role in the North American and global electricity systems. Today, hydropower is the world’s largest source of renewable energy, and its pumped storage technology is the world’s largest source of energy storage. But to reach net-zero globally by 2050, we need to double the amount of hydro currently installed. Whether it’s through pumped storage, run-of-river, or by upgrading the existing installed base, hydropower will continue to be a cornerstone of North America’s energy future. Join us at GE Vernova and be part of a team that is not only shaping the future of energy but also fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Together, we have the energy to change the world!

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

  • Deliver design work packages for hydro generator projects using technical guidelines and reference projects;
  • Collaborate with other engineering COEs (Center Of Excellence) worldwide;
  • Participate to & lead design review meetings with other engineers, functions and consulting Engineers.
  • Supervise the work of design engineers and draftsmen to Deliver design calculations, technical specifications, drawings and BOM’s.
  • Provide technical support to supply chain and site teams during the entire lifecycle of the generator components.
  • Apply rules and concepts for reliability, quality, safety and cost.
  • Collaborate with and assist project engineering managers in project execution.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Strong skills in strength of materials,
  • Good knowledge of non-destructive examinations methods, materials and welding
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in generator mechanical design (stators, rotors, bearings, brackets)
  • Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, autonomy.
  • Established communication and leadership skills;
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-locational environment;
  • Good analytical skills
  • Team player, positive, willingness to learn & adapt to business needs
  • Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in their state, or eligible to become licensed in the short term.
  • Willingness and availability to occasionally travel in North America

Preferred Qualifications/Characteristics:

  • Knowledge of CAD tools
  • Experience in hydro industry

At GE Vernova, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your well-being and professional growth.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at GE Vernova and be part of a team that's driving the energy transition and decarbonizing the world. Apply now and help us shape the future of renewable energy!

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: April 17, 2026









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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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