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Design Engineer - Heavy Duty Services

Yesterday Greenville, SC

Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose

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. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems? Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

Impact you'll make:
The Services Design Engineer will be responsible for providing CM&U (changes, modifications, and uprates) to equipment for heavy-duty gas turbines in the 50-500 MW range. This can include work in design of Accessories, Flange to Flange, and Balance of Plant systems. Primary responsibilities include development and application of technical engineering designs through the CM&U process of units past commercial operation date (COD), and technical support for testing, manufacturing, commissioning, and operation. This position offers a broad, cross-functional, and variable work scope for a driven, self-motivated engineer.

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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical, vibration, and/or flow analysis to support development, customization, and technical support of hardware and systems.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, and external suppliers to create cohesive design strategies, drive product quality improvements, and improve project financial margins through variable cost productivity.
  • Estimate project implementation cycles for developing and applying new and innovative equipment designs to support emerging business needs and market demands. Design next generation products by optimizing trades between performance, cost, and reliability.
  • Work with GE Vernova Gas Power Engineering Teams, field personnel, and customers to conduct root cause analysis and execute corrective action for reliability, quality, and/or performance issues in existing designs. Drive resolution of such issues with appropriate sense of urgency.
  • Work cross-functionally with partner organizations to improve variable cost and drive usage of standard product for enhanced quality and delivery.
  • Visit gas turbine power plant sites for customer coordination and resolution of emergent field issues.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering field from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in design engineering).
  • Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be able to work 100% onsite in Greenville, SC (occasional hybrid exception possible).
  • Relocation assistance only considered from within the USA.

Desired Characteristics

  • Fundamental understanding of stress and flow analysis.
  • System level thinking, system integration, and customer satisfaction mindset.
  • Good attitude, self-starter, clear thinker, capable of identifying solutions to problems and driving them to prompt resolution.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Note: 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. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, The base pay range for this position is $71,600.00 - $107,400.00 USD per year.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 5% variable performance bonus.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at least 9/30/25.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.

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: No

Client-provided location(s): Greenville, SC
Job ID: GE_Vernova-2009437157
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-17T18:31:27

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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