GE Vernova

Lead Engineer – Steam Service Engineering

GE Vernova

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: AtlantaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per year

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About the role

  • Provide technical guidance to field engineers and service managers during outage planning and execution for industrial, fossil, and nuclear steam turbines across GE and non‑GE fleets
  • Act as the single point of contact and lead complex service center repair activities for steam turbine components, including rotors, diaphragms, casings, and valves
  • Serve as the primary technical interface for complex repair projects, coordinating with repairs sales, customer service managers, project managers, sourcing, engineering, and quality teams
  • Develop inspection and test plans for site assembly/disassembly activities and for service center repair scopes
  • Collaborate closely with sales and service directors, on‑site services, repair centers, field engineers, and parts engineering teams to ensure consistent technical direction and support
  • Lead and participate in first‑of‑a‑kind product qualification efforts for service shops, including design reviews and technical risk assessments with internal teams and customers
  • Provide technical recommendations and support during outage planning by reviewing unit outage and repair history, TILs, and strategic recommendations to ensure reliable plant operations
  • Offer technical guidance to parts engineering and sourcing teams to ensure product design meets required form, fit, and function
  • Evaluate and disposition product and process non‑conformances, supporting corrective and preventive actions through structured root cause analysis
  • Contribute to value‑stream transformation initiatives for outages and repairs, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
  • More than four years of experience in steam turbine service engineering
  • At least two years of field execution experience, preferably within the power generation industry
  • Strong understanding of steam turbine systems and balance‑of‑plant operations
  • Proficient in inspection methods and maintenance practices for steam turbine rotating and stationary components
  • Hands‑on experience with steam turbine disassembly, assembly, startups, and operational troubleshooting.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringsteam turbine service engineeringinspection methodsmaintenance practicesdisassemblyassemblystartupsoperational troubleshootingroot cause analysistechnical risk assessments
Soft Skills
technical guidancecollaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingproject managementcustomer servicecoordinationstrategic recommendationsvalue-stream transformation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering