Lead Engineer, Agile

GE Vernova

Agile ITR Lead Engineer leading gas turbine conversion, modification, and uprate projects for GE Vernova. Coordinating technical execution across Americas sales, engineering, sourcing, and project teams.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeGreenville • New York, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in heavy-duty gas turbine technology and CM&U inquiry-to-order processes, with a strong focus on technical leadership, operational execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to mentor team members and drive continuous improvement using Lean principles.

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Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine TechnologyCM&U Inquiry-To-Order ProcessesTechnical LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationLean Principles

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeApplication EngineeringRequisition EngineeringGas Turbine OperationsTechnical Solution DevelopmentKPI-Focused Problem SolvingOrder Execution ProcessesTechnical OversightProposal CreationCustomer Negotiations

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationFacilitationInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Engineering ToolsTechnical Documentation

Industry Keywords

GE VernovaGas Turbine Product LinesMLI/BOM StructuresGlobal Organization ExperienceDynamic Environment Adaptability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical and operational execution for CM&U Services projects from customer inquiry through order receipt and outage execution
Serve as the primary Agile team focal point for standardized, small, and quick-turn CM&U opportunities and projects in the Americas
Provide leadership and technical oversight to ITR engineers while directly executing assigned work
Serve as point of contact for Sales, Commercial Operations, Project Management, Sourcing, and Engineering stakeholders
Balance approximately 50/50 between leading team task assignments and hands-on ITR execution
Develop technical solutions for the inquiry-to-order and order-to-remittance process
Review customer inquiry inputs and gate requests for scope clarity and completeness
Support ITR engineers during proposal creation, technical reviews, and customer negotiations
Review order-entry requests and manage work assignments
Manage technical and operational escalations
Monitor team capacity and workload distribution
Identify process gaps and drive improvement actions using Lean principles and KPI-focused problem solving
Support short cycle requests, change orders, sales order assignments, non-conformance support, and field request support
Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, vendors, service shops, and other teams
Provide timely and accurate responses to technical inquiries using engineering tools and technical documentation
Help drive technical rigor, customer focus, accountability, and continuous learning across the Agile ITR team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge and experience
Deep knowledge of heavy-duty gas turbine technology
Significant experience in Engineering, Technology, or Customer Project Engineering, including Application Engineering and/or Requisition Engineering
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience
Strong understanding of CM&U inquiry-to-order and order execution processes
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally occasionally, less than 10% of the time
Previous field or site experience with GE Vernova heavy-duty gas turbines is preferred
Knowledge of GE Vernova gas turbine product lines and MLI/BOM structures
High proficiency in gas turbine application and requisition processes
Strong understanding of gas turbine operations in simple cycle and combined cycle applications
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team members
Proven success working in a global, cross-functional, matrixed organization
Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment across global locations
Strong customer focus and willingness to challenge the status quo
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development
Relocation assistance is not provided