Mechanical Loads Simulation Engineer

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Greenville, NC, USA
In-Office
80K-120K Annually
Junior
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Executes routine and moderately complex mechanical load simulations for wind turbines, verifies and documents analytical results, troubleshoots simulation toolchain issues, and ensures compliance with applicable standards. The role also supports process improvement, peer reviews, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and communication of technical findings to stakeholders. It requires applying load analysis results to turbine durability, controls, operations, and life-extension decisions.
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Job Description SummaryThe PB1 (Developing) role serves as a key technical contributor within the Mechanical Loads Analysis (MLA) organization, bridging the gap between foundational engineering execution and independent project ownership. In this position, you will be responsible for executing routine and moderately complex load simulations, delivering accurate, high-quality analytical results that support product development and meet internal and external standards. Beyond daily analysis activities, you will serve as a technical problem-solver, proactively identifying, investigating, and resolving issues within the simulation toolchain while contributing to the continuous improvement of analytical methods, work instructions, and standard processes. Through collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, mentorship of less experienced engineers, and clear communication of technical findings to stakeholders, the PB1 engineer plays a critical role in maintaining technical excellence, driving process consistency, and supporting successful project execution.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:


Technical Execution & Ownership

  • Independent Analysis: Lead the execution of routine and moderately complex Mechanical Load Analysis (MLA) simulations for new units and service projects. Ensure results are generated, verified, and documented according to established work desk instructions.

  • Troubleshooting & Resolution: Act as the first line of technical support for simulation toolchain issues. Proactively diagnose model convergence errors, parameter inconsistencies, or unexpected output data (e.g., DELs) before escalating to senior staff.

  • Data Integrity: Perform rigorous self-reviews of simulation inputs and outputs. Ensure that all analytical data is organized, traceable, and ready for Peer Review Board (PRB) evaluation.

Process & Quality Assurance

  • Methodology Compliance: Apply internal and external standards (e.g., IEC, DiBT, METI) to daily work. Ensure that all assumptions and modeling choices are documented and justifiable.

  • Process Maintenance: Actively contribute to the "Continuous Improvement" core competency by identifying inefficiencies in current work desk instructions. Propose and implement updates to documentation to improve team throughput.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

  • Mentorship: Serve as a technical point of contact for entry-level engineers. Provide guidance on standard toolchain workflows and help troubleshoot common simulation errors.

  • Communication: Clearly communicate technical findings to internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Commercial, or Product Line teams). Tailor the communication style to suit the audience, translating complex loads data into actionable project insights.

  • Cross-Functional Engagement: Participate in PRB reviews and technical workshops. Collaborate with adjacent specialties (e.g., Wind Resource Assessment, Power Performance) to ensure a holistic understanding of the wind turbine system.

Strategic Contributions

  • Commercial Understanding: Develop a practical understanding of how load analysis outputs influence project economics, such load enhanced operations or turbine life extension feasibility.

  • System Thinking: Gain a broader perspective on how load effects interact with turbine control strategies, sensor/actuator modeling, and component durability.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, or Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
  • 2 years proven experience in wind turbine loads assessment or a related technical engineering domain.
  • 2 years demonstrated proficiency with simulation tools and analytical methodologies.

Desired Characteristics

  • Ability to work autonomously on complex tasks while knowing when to escalate high-impact technical issues.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Effective communicator capable of explaining technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive approach to process maintenance and the development of new work instructions.
  • Experience in providing support to teammates.

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



For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 09, 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, Aerospace, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Two years of experience in wind turbine loads assessment or a related technical engineering domain
  • Two years of proficiency with simulation tools and analytical methodologies
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

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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