Performance Test Engineer

Job Description Summary

A performance test engineer will be executing highly technical services on various gas turbine, steam turbine, and combined cycle plant configurations. The successful execution of these global services will require that the engineer adhere to internal processes while being open to challenges that may arise. Engineers are accountable for the quality our customers feel when purchasing our services. Areas of customer quality include accurate/timely documentation, appropriate/timely installation of instrumentation, accurate collection of field data, various site activities, and communications.
The position requires approximately 50% travel in 1 to 4 week intervals, to destinations around the world. ** This is an estimate; travel requirements vary, with peak outage seasons seeing higher percentages and peak demand seasons seeing less travel.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare, plan, and execute thermal performance tests on thermal cycle components.
• Analyze data, calculate test results, diagnose and evaluate testing issues and develop corrective actions as needed.
• Review commercial guarantees, test expectations/requirements, and develop performance test procedures.
• Prepare test reports for internal and external distribution.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding testing activities, schedules, and technical issues.
• Identify and report in-field sales opportunities.
• Support continued development and improvement of performance tools/processes.
• Support new service development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to travel extensively in support of global assignments.
• Valid passport and driver's license required.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering

• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and thermodynamic cycles as they relate to power generation.

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience in power plant performance testing and analysis
• Training or proficiency in gas turbine and thermodynamics.
• Experience with modeling and analysis programs for gas turbines, steam turbines, or combined cycles.
• Advanced degree in Engineering.
  
  Proficient in the use of computers and PC software.
• Excellent communications skills - both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills - self starter

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. 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 February 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.

Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY

Job ID: GE_Vernova-674946668

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-06T18:32:06