Senior Engineer - Technical lead
Job Description Summary
Overview:
As a member of the Steam Power Services Inquiry to Remittance (ITR) engineering team in Americas, you will be an active contributor to the service engineering activities such as outage planning and execution, technical guidance to field engineers and customers, technical lead for complex repairs at sites or shops, root cause analysis on product and process issues, design of steam turbine components and technical support to parts engineering and sourcing teams for the product designs form, fit and function. This role will require you to partner with the rotating equipment steam turbine design engineering teams globally for the product designs and development to provide safe, reliable, and quality focused product solutions.
Success Metrics: Success will be evaluated based on internal and external customers technical satisfaction with a focus on delivering engineering services that are safe, compliant, right first time and on time.
Your Role:
As a Senior steam service engineer you will act as a Technical Lead. You will be responsible to lead cross discipline complex repairs, outage planning and execution, conduct and be part of design reviews to fulfill technical requirements, root cause analysis, fleet services strategic approaches for the Nuclear, Fossil and Industrial fleets in the Americas. You will support your line manager on strategic initiatives on continues improvements, customer interface and definition of process improvements to reduce/eliminate on risk 's to non-conformities. Essential function is to partner with the rotating equipment steam turbine engineering teams for the product designs and development to provide safe, reliable, and quality focused product solutions.
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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Technical guidance to field engineers and service managers during outage planning and execution of industrial, fossil, and nuclear steam turbines for both GE and oOEM units.
- Lead service center complex repairs on rotors, diaphragms, casings, valves, etc.
- Be single point of contact and technical interface for complex repairs projects with repairs sales, customer service managers, project managers, sourcing, engineering, and quality team.
- Provide inspection and test plan for site assembly/disassembly and for service center repair scope.
- Lead and participate product qualification process first of a kind for service shops, design reviews and technical risks discussion both internally and externally with the customers.
- Provide technical recommendations and guidance during outage planning phase to internal and external customers.
- Responsible to meet execution projects on time engineering deliverables and technical requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to parts engineering and sourcing teams for product design form, fit and function.
- Be part of lean methodologies to ensure robust daily management, engineering deliverables, and continuous improvement, centered on Safety, Quality, Deliver & Cost in that order.
- Disposition on product/process non-conformances and support implementation of corrective/preventative actions through RCA.
- Collaborate and partner with sales/service directors, on site services, repairs centers, field engineers and parts engineering groups to provide technical direction and guidance.
- Support and provide ideas for new product initiatives to improve product and process across all the technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
- 10+ years of experience in steam turbine service engineering.
- 5+ years of field execution experience, preferably within the power generation industry.
Desired Characteristics
- Good understanding of steam turbine and balance of plant systems and operations.
- Steam turbine rotating and stationary components inspection methods and repairs.
- Steam turbine disassembly, assembly, startups and operational exposure.
Social Skills / Competencies:
- Capable of providing concise technical directions with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Deliver on commitments, sense of urgency to respond quickly and efficiently, proactive, self-starter.
- Able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner, both in writing and verbally.
- Change agent - ability to engage employees globally and empower teams to drive change.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to recognize opportunities for productivity improvements.
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
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: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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: ineligible.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 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.
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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