Lead Bucket/Blade Engineer - Steam Turbine Engineering

Job Description Summary

The Steam Turbine Bucket/Blade Aeromechanic Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing both rotating and stationary Bucket/Blade technologies enabling world-class Steam Turbine performance and efficiency. This is a critical role requiring both system level knowledge of turbomachinery safety (overspeed) and detailed mechanical component expertise to design the power producing component within the turbine.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own Steampath bucket/blade component design in execution of NPI, ITR, and factory/field support activities for new units and aftermarket services
• Drive technology advancements from a Shaftline System, subsystem, component and material / life vantage points
• Collaborate with global & cross-functional team of internal Steam Turbine Engineers and external stakeholders (Drafting/Global Supply Chain) enabling & fostering mutual technical growth and delivering for our customers.
• Follow rigorous NPI Tollgate Process from Conceptual Design thru field validation for all bucket/blade component designs across the full spectrum of Gas Power turbine configurations. Lead engineering analysis to ensure robust designs that meet all required CTQs.
• Demonstrated excellence applying fundamentals of Mechanical Design, including material properties, statics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, lifing methods related to fatigue (LCF & HCF) and creep. Demonstrated experience with Finite Element Analysis (ANYSIS).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years engineering experience in design turbomachinery rotating components with demonstrated knowledge of blade design (ex: campbell diagrams)
• Proficiency in English
• Legal right to work. We will not sponsor individuals for legal permits or visas.

DESIRED:

• Prioritize everyday standard work within framework of SQDCC: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Culture
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural awareness
• Demonstrated passion for Quality, LEAN, and implementing continuous improvement to deliver for our customers and reducing variation though adoption of standard work
• Experience in Steam Turbine rotating component design, including ST rotating and stationary bucket/blade designs, design process, tools, & procedures
• Demonstrated clear thinker, with ability to manage conflict and derive solutions to complicated problems
• Demonstrated Project leadership skills with the mindset to handle several competing tasks
• Familiarity with the full manufacturing process including: forgings, machining, and factory assembly/ testing practices, specifically as applied to power generation equipment

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY

Job ID: GE_Vernova-828673122

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-30T18:32:15