Lead LP Hood Engineer

GE Vernova

Lead LP Hood Engineer designing low-pressure steam turbine components and crossover piping for GE Vernova. Applying FEA and mechanical engineering across global manufacturing and supply-chain teams.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong mechanical design fundamentals, including material properties and Finite Element Analysis, while leading engineering analyses for steam turbine component design. Collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams and supports the professional development of junior engineers.

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Mechanical Design FundamentalsFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Steam Turbine Design ExperienceEngineering Analysis LeadershipProficiency in English

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignMaterial PropertiesStaticsStrength of MaterialsFinite Element AnalysisEngineering AnalysisSteam Turbine Component DesignFabrication KnowledgeMachining KnowledgeFactory Assembly/Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Commercial Simulation Tools

Industry Keywords

Environmental Health and SafetyPower Generation EquipmentTurbomachineryNew Product IntroductionResearch and Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own LP Hood and crossover pipe component design across Order-to-Remittance activities for new steam turbine units
Lead and review engineering analyses to ensure designs meet Critical-to-Quality parameters
Apply mechanical design fundamentals including material properties, statics, strength of materials, and Finite Element Analysis
Implement technology advancements across shaftline systems, subsystems, components, and materials
Collaborate with steampath, rotor, thermodynamics, manufacturing, drafting, and global supply chain teams
Support junior LP Hood engineers in day-to-day work and professional development
Embed Environmental Health and Safety principles into designs, including safe lifting and transportation approaches
Contribute to Research, Technology, and Standards and New Product Introduction activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in engineering, technology, or systems engineering
Strong mechanical design fundamentals, including material properties, statics, strength of materials, and FEA
Engineering experience in steam turbine design and/or operability
Familiarity with steam turbine component design processes, tools, and procedures
4+ years of experience for Schenectady, NY and Querétaro; significant experience for Elbląg, Poland
Proficiency in English
FEA capability with commercial simulation tools preferred
Experience with stationary steam turbine component design preferred
Familiarity with fabrication, machining, and factory assembly/testing for power generation equipment preferred
Knowledge of gas turbines or other turbomachinery products preferred
Proficiency in a second language preferred, including German, French, Spanish, or Polish
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is valued, but not required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Professional development
On-the-job learning and development
Clear path for career growth
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity
Company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility