Turbine Design Engineer – Steam Turbine Services

GE Vernova

Turbine Design Engineer developing retrofit designs for steam turbines at GE Vernova. Collaborating internationally to enhance performance, reliability, and equipment life in power generation.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for project-specific teams developing retrofit designs for the existing steam turbine fleet.
Tailor solutions to customer and unit needs aimed at increasing output, improving performance and reliability, and extending the life of installed equipment.
Responsible for steampath design and overall technical execution for assigned services projects.
Work with engineers across disciplines and global locations, including Schenectady, Baden, and Querétaro, to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet performance, schedule, and cost targets.
Support feasibility studies, technical reporting, and resolution of factory and field issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical or similar) from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience).
Significant engineering experience in design of rotating equipment, operability, or services engineering
Proficiency in English
Advanced degree or Edison Program graduate (desired)
Experience in steam turbine component, steampath, or retrofit design (desired)
Experience in steam or gas turbine design, operability, retrofit processes, tools and procedures (desired)
Self-starter with strong energy, a positive attitude, and a track record of delivering on commitments (desired)
Demonstrated alignment with the GE Vernova Way: Innovation, Customers, Lean, and Accountability (desired)
Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence all levels of GE Vernova and customer organizations (desired)
Excellent communication skills and strong intercultural awareness (desired)
Passion for quality, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements (desired)
Proficiency in a second language such as German, French, Spanish, or Polish (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
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
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

steampath designretrofit designdesign of rotating equipmentsteam turbine designgas turbine designoperabilitytechnical reportingfeasibility studiesprocess improvementsLean

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationintercultural awarenessself-starterpositive attitudeenergytrack record of delivering on commitmentsengagementinfluencepassion for quality

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringadvanced degreeEdison Program graduate