Technical Leader - System Engineering (m/f/d)
Job Description Summary
You want your work to improve how power plants perform in the real world. In this role, you lead system engineering work that helps customers improve plant flexibility, reliability, and performance across the existing fleet and new product introductions.
As Technical Leader within the Gas Plants Center of Excellence, you lead a team of engineers and guide system design for Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades (CM&U) and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. Your work connects engineering decisions to safer operation, stronger performance, and practical outcomes for customers.
You are an experienced system engineering leader who combines technical depth with clear coordination across teams, suppliers, and project priorities.
Job Description
What you will do
- Lead and coordinate a team of engineers, set priorities, and support project execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals
- Guide system and process design, including process flow diagrams, functional specifications, and performance calculations
- Define operating concepts, protection strategies, and control concept narratives to align process requirements with controls
- Oversee bottoming cycle capability studies and review technical outputs for quality, accuracy, and completion
- Partner with Application and Requisition teams to strengthen project planning, technical reviews, and risk management across CM&U and NPI work
- Support fleet management and product maintenance by using root cause analysis (RCA) to turn field experience into product improvements
- Improve engineering consistency by maintaining tools, work instructions, and Lean-based process controls
Required
- Significant experience in system engineering for CM&U projects within the power industry
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience in a closely related field
- Strong knowledge of gas turbine, steam turbine, or heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and water-steam cycle system engineering
- Experience with risk assessment methods such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), and functional safety
- Proven experience leading technical work across global teams, with strong English communication skills
Preferred
- Experience applying Lean methods to process improvement and deliverable control
- Experience leading technically complex project scopes, including New Product Introduction (NPI)
- German language skills
Why join GE Vernova
At GE Vernova, you contribute to technology that supports more advanced, efficient, and reliable power generation. You will work with global teams, solve complex engineering problems, and help shape practical solutions for customers and the future of energy.
We offer competitive benefits, support for different life and family needs, and ongoing opportunities for learning and career growth.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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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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