Senior Fleet Engineer

GE Vernova

Senior engineer resolving complex gearbox and mechanical performance issues across GE Vernova’s wind turbine fleet. Guiding reliability improvements, root-cause investigations, and future turbine design for decarbonized energy.

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 Thermodynamics, Root Cause Analysis, and Fleet Performance Monitoring. Capable of leading technical escalations, mentoring engineers, and translating complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Turbine Thermodynamics ExpertiseFleet Performance Monitoring ToolsMentoring Engineers

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Hard Skills

Gear Boxes Mechanical EngineeringReliability Engineering PrinciplesThermal-Mechanical Fatigue AnalysisData ModelingTechnical Standards DefinitionTechnical Bulletin AuthoringBig-Data AnalyticsMaintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) ProcessesComplex Data AnalysisTechnical Presentation Skills

Soft Skills

Influencing Cross-Functional TeamsCustomer-Facing CommunicationContinuous Improvement MindsetTeamwork Spirit

Industry Keywords

Wind Turbine Fleet PerformanceOperational ChangesDesign ModificationsTechnical EscalationsField Performance Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of the most challenging technical escalations and provide troubleshooting strategies and engineering solutions
Evaluate turbine subsystem interactions and guide design modifications or operational changes affecting fleet-wide performance and reliability
Lead complex root cause analyses for systemic fleet issues using data, modeling, and physical evidence
Present findings and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders and customers
Define technical standards for troubleshooting and case resolution
Author technical bulletins, playbooks, and best-practice guides
Analyze fleet performance data to forecast reliability trends and identify emerging risks
Serve as the lead technical contact for Product Engineering and R&D teams
Ensure field performance insights inform future turbine design and service offerings
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and conduct technical peer reviews
Travel more than 15% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred
Solid and strong experience in Gear Boxes mechanical engineering, fleet performance, or advanced services engineering
Deep expertise in turbine thermodynamics, rotor dynamics, or thermal-mechanical fatigue and their impact on long-term fleet operation
Demonstrated mastery of formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and reliability engineering principles
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct management authority
Ability to translate complex technical data into executive-level recommendations and customer-facing communications
Significant experience with wind turbine fleet performance monitoring tools and big-data analytics preferred
In-depth knowledge of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes related to turbine life cycle preferred
Experience representing the company as a technical lead in customer-facing resolution meetings preferred
Published internal/external technical papers or patents related to turbine reliability or mechanical performance preferred
Continuous improvement mindset and teamwork spirit
Capacity to climb wind turbine nacelles
Able to travel >15% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No