Lead Mechanical Engineer – Fleet Reliability and Operations

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Mechanical Engineer in GE Vernova's Hydro division managing turbine and generator rehabilitation projects. Ensuring effective communication and resolution of engineering challenges in hydro business.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,300 - $148,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct site visits to assess the existing turbine and/or generator condition, supervise signature tests on the unit before disassembly at site
Daily phone call with site team to answer questions and for problem anticipations
Provide additional work recommendation upon dismantling and inspection of existing components
Site record sheet review and approval
Non-conformity and general issue resolution
Conduct site visits during the critical phases of the project
Support commissioning and test phase
Reliability Issue resolution during warranty period
Provide Feedback of experience to the design team
Main site contact for operation and maintenance contracts
Service Design and related documentation preparation for service projects including customer support, condition assessment, spare parts, part refurbishment, partial unit refurbishment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in hydro business
Willingness and ability to travel in North America and around the world
Ability to work remotely in a team and communicate effectively
Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited, reference verification and background check; Must have unrestricted USA work authorization
Knowledge on Hydro Turbine and Generator design and erecting methods
PE license is preferred
Knowledge of calculation methods related to the strength of materials, finite element simulation, metallurgy and welding processes are added values for the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydro turbine designgenerator designfinite element simulationmetallurgywelding processescondition assessmentspare parts managementpart refurbishmentproject commissioningissue resolution

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkproblem-solvingsupervisioncustomer supportfeedback provisionremote work capabilityadaptabilitycritical thinkingorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringPE license