Lead Application Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Application Engineer for GE Gas Power involved in developing technical solutions for the Inquiry To Order process. Collaborating globally to support gas turbine upgrades and customer needs.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeAtlanta • New York, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops technical solutions (configuration, performance estimation, economics, etc.) with a focus on controls upgrades, as part of the Inquiry To Order (ITO) process while working directly with the commercial and sales teams
Collaborates with design COE teams to develop an understanding of plant, system and equipment performance and efficiency post-upgrade
Clearly documents technical specifications & costing elements for a CM&U upgrade as well as a level of customization of products for specific customer needs
Owns relevant Technical Application Guidelines (TAG) to support accurate and timely proposal generation
Demonstrates an understanding of key business drivers and how they are used to support proposal generation
Demonstrates an understanding of how to work with the larger Applications teams and how to integrate with other teams in a matrixed organization to contribute to the needs of the business
Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures
Works with supporting team, e.g. AEMs, OTR, Design COEs, Comm. Ops, and Sales, for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters to build and influence winning solutions for our customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with equivalent experience)
At least 6 years of experience in Technical/Customer Engineering
Prior experience in gas turbines controls technology
Experience in HD Services ITO or ITR Engineering and familiarity with ITR processes
Knowledge of the Legacy Alstom Gas Turbine technology
Knowledge of the GE Vernova Gas Turbine product portfolio
Strong leadership/interpersonal and influencing skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience and demonstrated success working in a global cross-functional environment

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
Retirement benefits include the 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

technical solutions developmentperformance estimationcontrols upgradestechnical specifications documentationcosting elements analysisTechnical Application Guidelines (TAG)gas turbines controls technologyHD Services ITO EngineeringLegacy Alstom Gas Turbine technologyGE Vernova Gas Turbine product portfolio

Soft Skills

leadership skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluencing skillsverbal communication skillswritten communication skillsproblem-solving skillscollaboration skillsorganizational skillsjudgment skillscross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeGED