Lead Engineer 1 - Generator and Electrical Systems - Product Service Engineering

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

As a Lead Engineer in Generator Product Service Engineering, you serve as a technical anchor for customers and global teams, applying generator and electrical systems expertise to resolve complex issues and improve equipment reliability. You own technical problems from investigation through corrective action and prevention, support customers in high-pressure situations, and represent GE Vernova’s technical expertise to customers and industry peers. The role also involves developing other engineers and supporting strategic service and new product programs.

The position requires a B.S. in Engineering or a related field and at least five years of experience in generator engineering and technology. The engineer must be willing to travel 10–15% domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice, and support off-hours or weekend emergency response as business needs arise.

For U.S.-based candidates, the listed pay range is $98,400–$164,000, with geographic salary differentials in certain areas. Compensation may be affected by experience, education, and skills, and the position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance is provided. Benefits include health and wellbeing resources, retirement savings and company contributions, learning and development opportunities, and other benefits described in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in generator engineering and technology.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% domestically and internationally, including on short notice.
• Willingness to support off-hours or weekend emergency response as business needs arise.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or Systems Engineering, or an M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration).
• Six Sigma or Lean training and/or certification.
• Prior customer-facing or commercial support experience, with the ability to anticipate customer needs and translate them into technical action.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple workstreams and driving cross-functional initiatives to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations from initial fault identification through corrective action and prevention (CAPA), resolving complex generator and electrical system issues with fleet-wide impact.
• Serve as the technical authority for generator and electrical system designs, ensuring components meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and design engineering teams.
• Attend customer sites, support outages, present at industry conferences and user groups, and provide technical input to commercial teams for proposals and bids.
• Author and publish Technical Information Letters (TILs), Product Service Safety Bulletins (PSSBs), Product Service Information Bulletins (PSIBs), and safety alerts.
• Support service fulfillment and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, communicating progress from plant operators to executive leadership.
• Mentor and develop generator and electrical systems product service engineers, sharing knowledge and building organizational capability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
• Relocation assistance.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Professional development and on-the-job learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior