Heat Exchanger Thermal Design Engineer (f/m/d)

Job Description Summary
At GE Vernova, we are energizing the world while leading the transition to a more sustainable future. As part of our Global Plant Engineering team, you will help design and deliver critical heat exchanger equipment that form an integral part of advanced combined cycle power plants. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineer to launch your career in thermal design, working on world-class power generation projects that impact global energy infrastructure.

The GE Vernova Gas Power Heat Exchanger department is globally responsible for the order execution of heat exchangers being integral part of GE Vernova`s combined cycle power plant applications (i.e. Condenser, District heater, Feedwater tank with deaerator, Atmospheric drain vessel, water/water cooler) as well as for gas turbine accessories coolers, like air coolers or Fuel gas performance heaters.

You will assist the Heat Exchanger Project Lead by collecting inputs, interfacing with cross-functional disciplines, and managing project-specific heat exchanger portfolios within a "built-to-print" detail design setup. You will be performing thermal sizing in project execution, supporting the tendering phase, or running analysis, including CFD studies for product development. You will help deliver reliable, high-performance thermal equipment.

Job Description

Who You Are

You are an early-career engineer who enjoys analytical problem-solving, explains technical topics clearly, and wants to grow in an international, multicultural team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform thermal design and equipment sizing for heat exchangers using GEV internal tools and commercial tools (e.g., HTRI, ASPEN).
• Prepare thermal calculation studies and report in Design Reviews.
• Assist project leads by collecting technical inputs and coordinating closely with mechanical engineering, plant integration, interfaces across plant disciplines, and manufacturing teams.
• Contribute to development of new products in topping or bottoming cycle by performing thermal sizing, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies or Heat Transfer Mapping.
• Participate in the tendering phase and help manage customer deviation, technical offer and costing of equipment.
• Contribute to maintain design practice for heat exchangers
• Responsible for maintenance and development of heat exchanger sizing templates.
• Report on project status, including budget, schedule, critical interfaces, and risk management.
• Executing project scope while embracing a culture of continuous quality improvement and early issue detection.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline (recent university graduates or early-career professionals).
• Fundamental academic or practical understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with heat exchanger design principles, process engineering, and industry standards (such as TEMA or HEI).
• Exposure to or basic knowledge of thermal sizing software (e.g., HTRI, ASPEN) and CFD tools.
• Python and/or C++ programming skiills
• Proficiency in English with strong oral and written communication skills and wants to growth in an international, multicultural, and remote-collaborative environment.
• This role requires good interpersonal skills: explain technical information to others and provide informal guidance to other team members involved in mechanical design and 3D modeling.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and to understand quickly.
• Ability to make decision based on technical knowhow and experience
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute projects.

What we offer

Employees at GE Vernova rise to the challenge of helping to create a world that thrives. To support this mission, we offer a range of competitive benefits to our workforce.

Our compensation system is designed to help employees balance their professional and personal lives while rewarding strong performance. Depending on employment status and governmental regulations, we offer an attractive benefits package.

Everyone has their own idea of what a balanced and healthy life looks like. We have developed programs that support you in both your personal and professional life.

GE Vernova invests in providing its employees with opportunities for professional development through hands-on training and further development programs.

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of every individual's identity, background, and experience. We are committed to an inclusive corporate culture in which everyone is encouraged to give their best because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong.

Inclusion and Diversity

Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we inspire and motivate others to grow and succeed. Join GE Vernova Gas Power, where you can achieve success in an atmosphere of belonging.

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova Gas Power develops solutions for a cleaner, more accessible energy supply that people rely on and that drives growth and prosperity everywhere. Our leading gas power technologies-made possible by a team of talented employees and delivered for our customers, shareholders, and the world-generate one third of the world's electricity. Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, we are developing technologies for the energy generation of the future while simultaneously enabling a cleaner and more efficient energy supply for humanity.

Additional Information

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