Lead Application Engineer – New Unit Steam Turbine

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Engineer managing steam turbine applications for GE Vernova. Develop proposal content and coordinate evaluations to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeSchenectady • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop proposal content providing value to our customers and GE Vernova while minimizing risks and offering standardized products where possible to avoid unnecessary customization.
Adhere to GE Vernova Gas Power Engineering standard work policies and procedures, and drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes
Be responsible for the technical content of proposals for GEV Combined Cycle power plant configuration
Be responsible for coordinating the timely evaluation of customer requirements
Be responsible for evaluating and developing comments and exceptions to the Request for Proposal (RFP)
Developing in-depth knowledge of a Steam Turbine technology
Identify customer requested special requirements and develop strategies with engineering/sourcing teams
Develop expertise in requirements management and costing processes
Clearly communicate the strategy that led to configuration and costing details
Attend internal project meetings and customer meetings to clarify technical aspects during negotiations
Ensure the on-time completion of all assigned and proposal activities including business initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or high school diploma/ GED with 9 years of relevant experience
min of 5 years of experience in Engineering/Technology, Customer Bid & Proposal expertise, or related Steam Turbine and/or Gas Power/Steam Power equipment
Demonstrate GE Vernova Way principles: Drive Innovation, Serve Our Customers, Demonstrate Lean Mindset, Work as One Team and Demonstrate Accountability

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, a 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal developmentrequirements managementcosting processesSteam Turbine technologyGas Power equipmentCombined Cycle power plant configurationtechnical content evaluationRFP evaluationfunctional specificationsglobal processes

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkinnovationcustomer serviceaccountabilitylean mindset

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringGED