Lead Regional Customer Application Engineer (RCAE) - Americas

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4 Locations
In-Office or Remote
89K-149K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
The Lead Regional Customer Application Engineer manages pre-ITO technical deliverables and customer interactions, focusing on thermal power generation solutions and competitive positioning for GE Vernova.
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Job Description SummaryThe Regional Customer Application Engineer (RCAE) is the primary technical interface with New Unit Customers, mainly in North America, during the pre-ITO (pre-Inquiry-To-Order) phase (i.e. prior to a firm proposal). She/He is responsible at the individual opportunity level for influencing and positioning GE Vernova with Customers and for defining the best technical configuration and strategy for firm proposals. Further, the RCAE is expected to interface as required at varying levels with ITO & OTR (Order-to-Receipt), as well as within the regional pre-ITO team, to assure the GE Vernova solution remains aligned to Customer expectations. Given the technical/commercial hybrid nature of the role, the RCAE position provides those with a strong background in gas turbine or thermal power generation an opportunity to grow in the project development and commercial spaces; likewise, those with a strong commercial and project development background will have an opportunity to increase depth in gas turbine and combined cycle technology.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Own pre-ITO technical deliverables for all typical opportunities directly from assigned account managers.  For complex opportunities, may own with support from broader Proposal & Project Engineering (PPE) team or may support another more experienced AE team member leading.
  • Gather from Customers and other sources information about each opportunity and the Customer’s development plan, strategy, and evaluation method.
  • Inform Customers about GE Vernova technology and solutions through in-person and online presentations, including strategic discussions on product standardization and quality improvements.
  • Use thermodynamic modeling software to model Simple Cycle (SC), Combined Cycle (CC), and Combined Heat & Power (CHP) plants.
  • When appropriate, work cross-functionally to conduct configuration optimization.
  • Conduct economic life-cycle evaluation analysis of GE Vernova and competitor solutions for projects prior to formal Request For Proposal (RFP).
  • Work closely with New Unit Sales and within the broader Applications Engineering and Product Line Management teams to ensure optimum GE Vernova competitiveness.
  • Proactively assess product fit and define an influencing strategy to best position GE Vernova prior to firm bid.  Products include Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine, Aeroderivative Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator, and Heat Recovery Steam Generator.
  • Work closely with New Unit Sales to establish a pre-ITO level of technical information flow to develop gas power projects.
  • Respond to Customer requests for technical information prior to RFP, including providing transmission interconnect data and emissions data for permitting.
  • Define and communicate to the ITO proposal team the project background, optimum configuration, necessary approvals obtained, and bid strategy.
  • Gather competitive data and support post win and post mortem analyses.
  • Analyze and report back to the business regional Customer needs and trends.
  • Provide Customer feedback to internal functions (i.e. Solution Architect, Value Engineering) regarding the preferred configuration designs and strategy.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in sales, commercial operation, or engineering with a strong technical and/or commercial background in thermal power generation.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly (up to ~20%) over a wide region for Customer meetings or events.

Desired Characteristics

  • Good English written and verbal communication skills, one-on-one and with large audiences.
  • Experience in sales, commercial operation, or engineering with a strong technical and/or commercial background in thermal power generation.
  • Advanced Engineering degree.
  • Extensive technical and commercial experience within power generation industry.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of GE Vernova Gas Power products and technology (Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine and/or aeroderivatives, Steam Turbine, CC, CHP), processes and organizational structure.
  • Strong external focus, with ability to assess impact of price and performance decisions on Customers, market, & investors.
  • Experience in Smartsheet workspace development & automation.
  • Proven analytical skill set and strategic mindset.
  • Knowledgeable of power generation industry trends and competition.
  • Strong grasp of power plant thermodynamics and modeling.
  • Project economic modeling knowledge and experience.
  • Self-driven with the ability to work in a regional and global team.
  • Enthusiastically practices Lean.

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 position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 27, 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 Engineering
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in sales, commercial operation, or engineering
  • Experience in thermal power generation

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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