Lead Engineer 1 - Customer Application Engineering
About The Position
The Mission- are you ready to shape the future of energy infrastructure? As a Steam Turbine Service & Upgrade Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of innovation and execution. You will contribute across the end-to-end lifecycle of turbine upgrades, retrofits, and service solutions for our global fleet. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering value that directly impacts our customers' bottom line, we want you on our team. This position will initially focus on either the applications engineering/ tendering phase or the project execution/ fulfillment phase, offering the eventual opportunity to expand into the full lifecycle of turbine service solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
- 7+ years of relevant engineering experience in power generation, specifically with turbine or generator technology, accessories, controls, or balance of plant.
- Strong track record of delivering on complex challenges across multiple simultaneous projects.
- Proven critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with fluency in additional languages being a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with steam turbine service, upgrade, or new unit projects.
- Familiarity with legacy Alstom and/or legacy GE steam turbine technology and configurations.
- Experience in Application and/or Requisition Engineering.
- Enthusiasm for adopting new technologies, including AI-powered engineering tools, to optimize productivity and process quality.
- Proven ability to lead teams and work effectively with global colleagues in a matrixed team environment, and to contribute positively to the team dynamic.
- Self-starter mindset with a positive attitude and a track record of reliability in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Willingness to embrace change, develop process improvements, and travel occasionally (<10%).
Responsibilities
- Partner with external and internal customers to understand their unique needs, crafting winning technical proposals for value-added service and upgrade offers.
- Own the technical delivery of turbine service projects, coordinating resources to drive project schedules while maintaining rigorous engineering Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards.
- Oversee the technical integrity of Bills of Material, part definitions, and procurement requirements.
- Serve as the primary technical interface between Sales, Commercial, Project Management, Sourcing, and Field teams.
- Act as the "Voice of the Customer" to our internal engineering organizations.
- Use AI and digital platforms to streamline work, boost productivity, and enhance quality.
- Develop Field Modification Instructions and provide critical technical support during installation planning and outage activities.
- Champion Lean methodology and continuous improvement; assist group leaders in managing priorities and delivering on organizational objectives.
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 tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
