
Lead Engineer – Steam Turbine Services
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Schenectady • New York • South Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $89,300 - $148,700 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Join our Steam Turbine (ST) CM&U team to develop service solutions and lead engineering through complex Conversion, Modification & Uprate projects
- Create technical solutions in ITO (Inquiry to Order) and manage engineering execution in OTR (Order to Remittance)
- Work in a fast-paced, diverse fleet environment—partnering with internal and external customers, thinking critically and creatively, and applying technical and project management skills to deliver results
- Start with a focus in either Application (ITO) or Requisition (OTR) engineering, then expand into broader ITR scope as you grow and business needs evolve
- Translate customer needs into clear requirements and winning Steam Turbine CM&U proposals that improve Customer value, through improvements in performance, reliability, flexibility, etc.
- Scope and estimate work with Sales, Commercial, Engineering, Project Management, Compliance, Sourcing, Product Line, and Field teams; define assumptions, risks, and deliverables
- Serve as technical point of contact in customer discussions; capture the Voice of the Customer and feed it into GEV solutions
- Perform turbine and balance‑of‑plant studies and document recommendations
- Contribute to Lean, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives
- Execute engineering projects for ST CM&U orders from release to delivery, meeting scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets
- Plan and drive engineering schedules; manage engineering hours; identify risks and recovery plans to keep deliverables on time
- Own configuration and Bill of Material structure: create part lines, define parts, and coordinate ordering with Sourcing and suppliers
- Author Field Modification Instructions; support installation planning, outage execution, and resolve technical field issues promptly
- Interface between Project Management and engineering; communicate status, decisions, and changes to stakeholders
- Uphold safety, quality, and compliance requirements; maintain accurate technical records
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering with at least 6 years (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years) of experience in Technical/Customer Engineering
- Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics/heat transfer and mechanical design; ability to learn steam turbine systems, accessories, balance of plant (BOP), and controls
- Clear written and verbal communication in English
- Exposure to steam turbine CM&U or new‑unit projects; Alstom or GE ST configurations a plus
- Experience with applications/proposals (ITO) and/or requisitions/execution (OTR)
- Familiarity with configuration/BOMs, ERP tools, and technical documentation (e.g., Field Modification Instructions)
- Understanding of manufacturing and service/outage practices
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver to commitments in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; collaborative working style
- Ability to collaborate with US based teams and customers with core hours overlapping US Eastern time
- Experience working with global, matrixed teams and contributing to continuous improvement
- Willingness to travel up to 10%, sometimes on short notice
Benefits
- 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, a 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
thermodynamicsheat transfermechanical designsteam turbine systemsbalance of plantcontrolsconfigurationBill of Materialtechnical documentationengineering project management
Soft Skills
clear communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborative working styleability to manage multiple taskscritical thinkingcreativitycustomer focustime managementadaptability
Certifications
BS in Mechanical EngineeringBS in Aerospace EngineeringBS in Electrical EngineeringGED