Lead Engineer – Mechanical Engineering

GE Vernova

Fleet performance engineer diagnosing turbine main-bearing and subsystem issues for GE Vernova, which electrifies the world and supports decarbonization. Driving root-cause solutions and reliability improvements across the turbine fleet.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Turbine Subsystem Behavior, Root Cause Analysis, and Performance Monitoring. Capable of developing technical solutions and strategies to enhance fleet reliability and turbine availability while providing mentorship and technical guidance.

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Mechanical EngineeringTurbine Subsystem BehaviorRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance MonitoringTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisPerformance MonitoringAdvanced TroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationData AnalysisTechnical Solution DevelopmentSystem Interaction EvaluationFleet SupportMechanical Turbine SystemsLubrication Systems

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTechnical MentorshipCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Fleet Reliability StandardsTurbine Performance IssuesTechnical InvestigationsSystemic Failure PatternsWind Turbines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a high-complexity caseload and provide troubleshooting guidance to resolve customer concerns
Ensure technical recommendations are sound, safe, and aligned with fleet reliability standards
Evaluate turbine performance issues using knowledge of subsystem behavior
Conduct comprehensive technical reviews considering holistic system interactions
Perform and lead technical investigations into recurring fleet issues
Identify systemic failure patterns and conduct root cause analyses
Develop technical solutions addressing underlying performance degradation
Analyze fleet data to identify performance and reliability trends
Develop technical strategies or design improvements to prevent recurring issues and improve turbine availability
Act as a technical bridge between site operations, product engineering, and services teams
Provide expert technical counsel to internal stakeholders
Maintain technical documentation and communication standards
Provide informal guidance and technical mentorship to peer engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Strong and proven experience in mechanical engineering, main bearings, lubrication systems, mechanical turbine systems, fleet support, or services engineering
Expert-level understanding of turbine subsystem behavior, performance monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting methods
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA) and convert technical data into actionable engineering solutions
Proven ability to manage multiple complex technical issues independently in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize data-driven insights into engineering recommendations
Excellent technical communication skills and ability to explain complex mechanical phenomena to internal stakeholders and customers
Ability to climb to wind turbines and travel more than 15% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No