Entry Level Thermodynamic Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Steam Performance and Thermodynamic Engineer at GE Vernova, providing steam turbine heat balance calculations and performance predictions for global projects.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeQueretaro • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calculate thermodynamic performance models and heat balances for steam turbine requisition (REQ) projects
Use existing system modeling tools for design analysis, test data analysis and optimization including performance/cost trade-off studies
Apply fundamental scientific and statistical principles to complex design problems within the broad field of steam turbine engineering
Contribute to improving the organizational workflow and processes with the team and interfacing teams
Collaborate with other multidisciplinary global engineering teams to ensure successful project completion
Issue documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Support technical project risks related to design and performance for steam turbines
Communicate results, findings and observations in clear and concise documents (presentations, reports, memos, technical articles) to peers and or leadership in formal and/or informal design reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Some relevant engineering experience
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, & collaboration skills
Strong analytical skills working independently and in a team environment
Experience in process integration and simulation tools (e.g. ALPRO, HBPRO, Ebsilon, Thermoflow, Gatecycle, Aspen)
Experience in steam turbine design processes and engineering design tools, power plant performance testing and test code
Understanding of process flow diagrams, plant operational concepts, water steam/operating cycle technology, or performance guarantees
Customer and team focused

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach and 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 retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness

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Hard Skills & Tools

Thermodynamic Performance ModelingHeat Balance CalculationsEngineering Design ToolsPower Plant Performance TestingProcess Flow Diagrams

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsAnalytical Skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering