Lead Mechanical Engineer, Methods and Tooling

GE Vernova

Lead Mechanical Engineer responsible for tooling methods in hydropower plant projects. Collaborating with teams while ensuring design compliance and innovation.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,300 - $148,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Design, specifically in the design of lifting equipment and access platforms, while ensuring compliance with EHS rules and standards. Proficient in CAD tools and capable of producing detailed fabrication drawings and instruction manuals.

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Mechanical DesignLifting Equipment DesignCAD ProficiencyUS Stamp CertificationCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringTool Design3D ModelingCalculation Note PreparationFabrication DrawingsErection Procedure DesignMaintenance Operation PlanningTooling Design ValidationLifting Drawing PreparationAccess Specification

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsProven Leadership SkillsExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationPositive Energy

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical EngineeringUS Stamp Certification

Industry Keywords

EHS RulesTooling Center of ExcellenceProject Engineering ManagementLogistics CoordinationInternational Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collecting the information from site / Project Engineering Manager / logistics / Center of excellence to prepare the synopsis (sequence of installation/maintenance) and lashing (transport) drawings
Imagining the erection and maintenance operation according to the procedure with the objective to use standard tools and according to the EHS rules
Perform the calculation and the design of the tools according to the CoE’s Design Practices and with the validation of the tooling principal engineer
Represent the Tooling Center of Excellence (CoE) in front of the Project Team
Coordinate within the Tooling CoE the calculation and design of the full list of tools identified during synopsis phase
Designing specific tools (3D, calculation note, fabrication drawings, instruction manuals)
Identifying the need of access on our machine and specific packing and specifying it
Preparing the lifting drawing
Stamp the tooling design whenever needed for our North American project

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent knowledge or experience
Significant experience (>5 years) in mechanical design - US stamp Mandatory
Experience in design of lifting equipment and access platform or significant experience on site
Good knowledge of CAD and calculation
Excellent written & verbal English skills for international communications
Proven ability to work with cross-functional and global teams
Strong interpersonal skills, proven leadership skills and a positive energy

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