Lead Engineer - Fleet Management

GE Vernova

Lead Engineer specializing in Gas Turbine Hot Gas Path Systems at GE Vernova. Addressing technical challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeGreenville • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, rapidly addressing urgent hot gas path challenges to ensure safe and reliable turbine operation—consistently exceeding customer expectations with accurate, quality-focused solutions
Diagnose and resolve high-stakes technical problems under tight deadlines, delivering thorough and precise solutions while maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence
Partner with design, commercial, and field teams to drive root cause analyses and implement effective solutions that meet customer needs and GE Vernova's business objectives
Establish and maintain strong internal relationships to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and proactively addressed, fostering collaboration across teams
Work with internal and external suppliers to identify cost-effective solutions that meet customer requests while upholding GE Vernova's standards for quality and timely execution
Prepare and present clear technical information to customers and senior leadership, including User Conferences, Technical Information Letters (TILs/ETCs), and other written communications addressing technical issues, risks, and recommended resolutions
Lead Kaizen projects and participate in Lean Action Workouts to enhance service processes and drive quality, efficiency, and responsiveness improvements
Travel to customer sites to provide hands-on support during outages, technical reviews, and critical inspections—executed with precision and within required timeframes
Collaborate with design and development teams to introduce new products and technologies, contributing to reliable, efficient power generation with a focus on quality and timely delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Science Engineering, or related engineering field of study from an accredited college or university
5+ years of experience in Design, Repair, Testing, Manufacturing, or Operations
Ability to travel globally to customer gas turbine sites and offices to support root cause investigations, critical outage inspections, and customer communications (user conferences or technical meetings); typically <5% travel
Ability and willingness to support off-hours occasionally to support customer issue resolution
7+ years’ experience in design, repair, manufacturing, or maintenance of gas turbine hot gas path systems (desired)
Proven mentoring skills with a commitment to coaching and continuous improvement (desired)
Strong multitasking and project delivery abilities; effective in fast-paced environments (desired)
Demonstrated leadership and sound decision-making under pressure (desired)
Clear communicator, able to convey complex technical information across all organizational levels (desired)
Effective team player with a global mindset, comfortable working across cultures (desired)
Customer-focused with experience in customer-facing roles; anticipates and meets customer needs (desired)
Self-starter with strong initiative and cross-functional collaboration skills (desired)
Advocates for and implements process improvements (desired)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (desired)
Skilled at building relationships, energizing teams, and connecting with others (desired)
Business-oriented, driving tasks to achieve objectives (desired)
Solid project management experience (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, a 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringaerospace engineeringmaterials science engineeringgas turbine systemsdesignrepairtestingmanufacturingoperationsroot cause analysis

Soft Skills

mentoringcoachingmultitaskingproject deliveryleadershipdecision-makingcommunicationteamworkcustomer focusinitiative