Lead Engineer - Customer Application Engineering
Today• Richmond, VA
Job Description Summary
Lead Engineer - Customer Application Engineering responsible for developing customized steam turbine upgrades technical solutions during the tendering (ITO) phase, translating customer requirements into optimized, compliant proposals, managing performance/cost/risk inputs, and supporting commercial teams with technical expertise for competitive bids and customer discussions.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Development of technical proposal documentation for the customer;
- Development of technical solutions and product configurations during the ITO phase and product customization for specific customer needs;
- Analyze customer requirements and define optimized technical scope;
- Management of performance calculations inputs and outputs for technical guarantees purpose;
- Cost management and technical risk management;
- Support commercial teams with technical expertise for competitive bid strategies and during customer negotiations;
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, contract requirements, and internal procedures;
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including sales, commercial, engineering, sourcing, and project teams.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience;
- Experience in application engineering, proposal engineering, or customer-facing technical roles;
- Proven experience in the steam turbines design.
- Ability to interpret customer specifications and technical requirements;
- Knowledge of system configuration, performance analysis, and costing.
- Understanding of key business drivers and customer value considerations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, waste elimination, planning and decision-making skills;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical communication;
- Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, and build strong customer relationships;
- Tools: MS Office, planning tools (MS Project , Primavera); documentation management tools
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For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98.400 and $164.000. 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 06.05.2026.
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.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA
Job ID: GE_power-1251633158
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-07T18:32:22
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
- 401(K) With Company Matching
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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