Senior Systems Engineer

GE Vernova

Senior Systems Engineer executing turbine operation changes and optimizing design decisions at GE Vernova. Collaborating on wind turbine projects and reducing service costs through technical leadership and program management.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeSchenectady • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wind turbine design, operation, and maintenance, with a strong focus on reducing forced outages and improving serviceability. Proven ability to lead technical programs, manage risks, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

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Wind Turbine System ExperienceTechnical Program LeadershipData Analysis and Problem-SolvingRequirements Definition and TranslationEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeSystem-Level Trade-Off ExperienceConceptual DesignLoads AnalysisData AnalysisProblem-SolvingRequirements DecompositionWind Turbine DesignWind Turbine OperationWind Turbine Maintenance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsEffective Decision Making

Industry Keywords

Turbine OperationForced OutagesService CostsMultigeneration Engineering PlanProcess ImprovementsBest PracticesServiceabilityProgram ManagementCommercial DealsTechnical Material Presentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for execution of design/turbine operation changes to eliminate causes of turbine forced outages in warranty fleet and core fleet
Identify and develop programs to drive down time to return units to service
Partner with Program Management and Product Line to guide optimal design decisions for current products, new products, and commercial deals to achieve business objectives
Lead technical program teams on system trade-offs and optimizations with a focus on the reduction of Services costs through elimination of forced outages
Communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation and presentation of technical material to internal and external audiences
Lead Services investments from pre-conceptual design work through design, validation and launch, prioritizing and managing risks on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Contribute to development of the Multigeneration Engineering Plan for Services, focused on improving operations through reliability and cost
Effectively manage program requirements and requirement flow down to optimize product offering and competitiveness
Work with Systems Leaders to leverage lessons learned, best practices, process improvements and standard work
Support and improve the availability and serviceability of existing wind turbine fleet
Contribute to new and existing design practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of significant experience in Engineering/Technology
Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working on wind turbine system and/or services related projects
Ability to break down complex issues, determine possible courses of action, and enable effective decision making
System or product-level mindset
Conceptual design and/or system-level trade-off experience
Loads, data analysis, and problem-solving experience
Wind turbine experience in design, installation, operation, maintenance or repairs
Requirements definition, decomposition, and/or translation experience
Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

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
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