Principal Engineer – Tower Shells

GE Vernova

Principal Engineer leading structural design, safety reviews, and certification for GE Vernova wind turbine tower shells. Optimizing tower integrity, cost, mass, and manufacturing feasibility.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeGreenville • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $131,700 - $219,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in structural engineering with a focus on wind turbine towers, including proficiency in non-linear FEA tools and a deep understanding of safety-critical design processes. Capable of leading complex root cause analysis and managing technical relationships with certification bodies to ensure compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Mechanical Engineering15 Years Of Professional Experience In Structural Engineering7 Years Focused On Wind Turbine TowersProficiency In Non-Linear FEA ToolsExpertise In IEC 61400-Series And Eurocodes

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignNon-Linear FEAAnalytical Code ValidationBuckling Criteria UnderstandingFatigue Damage AccumulationDesigning Critical JointsRoot Cause AnalysisSafety Review ProcessesData AnalysisTechnical Signatory

Soft Skills

Mentoring Engineering TalentCollaboration With Cross-Functional TeamsCommunication Of Complex Data

Tools & Technologies

AnsysAbaqus

Certifications & Qualifications

Type Certification

Industry Keywords

Wind Turbine TowersLarge-Scale Tubular Steel StructuresIEC 61400-SeriesDNV-ST-0126Eurocodes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design development of tower shell sections, including plate thickness optimization, weld specifications, and flange design
Oversee detailed structural models for extreme gust, seismic, and fatigue loading conditions
Serve as final technical signatory for tower structural design packages
Conduct and preside over formal design reviews
Partner with Loads and Control departments to optimize structural frequency response and load-path transmission
Lead and facilitate Safer or equivalent safety-critical case reviews
Assess failure modes, safety margins, and design mitigations
Lead root cause analysis investigations for field failures or structural anomalies
Use forensic engineering and data analysis to identify structural root causes
Oversee corrective and preventive actions
Maintain expertise in IEC 61400-series, DNV-ST-0126, and Eurocodes
Manage technical relationships with external certification bodies for Type Certification and project-specific compliance
Mentor engineering talent, perform peer reviews, and maintain engineering design rules and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum 15 years of professional experience in structural engineering
Minimum 7 years specifically focused on wind turbine towers or large-scale tubular steel structures
Proficiency in non-linear FEA tools, such as Ansys or Abaqus, and analytical code validation
Deep understanding of buckling criteria (EN 1993-1-6) and fatigue damage accumulation
Demonstrated experience designing critical joints, including bolted L-flange and T-flange connections
Demonstrated history leading complex RCA efforts and managing structural risk through formal safety review processes
Ability to distill highly complex structural data into actionable engineering decisions for leadership and cross-functional teams
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
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