Lead Engineer - Steam Service Engineering

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

10d

About The Position

As a member of the Steam turbine service engineering team in Americas, you will be an active contributor to the service engineering activities such as outage planning and execution, applications and requisition engineering, repairs of GE OEM and oOEM machines and technical guidance to parts engineering and sourcing teams for the product design form, fit and function. This role will require you to partner with rotating equipment steam turbine engineering teams globally for the product designs and development to provide safe, reliable, and quality focused product solutions. The lead steam turbine service engineering role is critical to the America’s region and candidate should possess strong steam turbine repairs and outage execution experience along with strong understanding of steam turbine and balance of plant systems design and operations to be successful in this role. You will be an indispensable service engineer team member with excellent customer service mindset and strong process discipline. Establish yourself as a subject matter expert by demonstrating a strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving mindset to support our customers. As part of the Steam Power Services Inquiry‑to‑Remittance (ITR) engineering team for the Americas, you will play a key role in service engineering activities, including outage planning and execution, providing technical guidance to field teams and customers, leading complex repairs at sites and GE shops, conducting root‑cause analyses, and supporting parts engineering and sourcing on steam turbine form, fit, and function. This role also partners closely with global rotating equipment design teams to ensure product designs and upgrades deliver safe, reliable, and high‑quality solutions. Success will be measured by the satisfaction of internal and external customers, with emphasis on delivering engineering services that are safe, compliant, and high‑quality, and completed right the first time and on schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• More than four years of experience in steam turbine service engineering.
• At least two years of field execution experience, preferably within the power generation industry.
• Strong understanding of steam turbine systems and balance‑of-plant operations.
• Proficient in inspection methods and maintenance practices for steam turbine rotating and stationary components.
• Hands‑on experience with steam turbine disassembly, assembly, startups, and operational troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, consistently providing clear, concise, and actionable technical guidance that supports effective decision‑making.
• Meets commitments with a high sense of urgency, operating as a proactive self‑starter who responds quickly and effectively in dynamic or time‑sensitive situations.
• Communicates complex technical concepts with clarity and precision in both written and verbal formats, ensuring alignment across diverse audiences and teams.
• Excels at prioritizing and managing multiple projects, maintaining focus, momentum, and quality in fast‑paced environments.
• Acts as a collaborative team player, sharing knowledge openly and driving common goals across teams to strengthen alignment and collective success.
• Brings a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and elevate overall team performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to field engineers and service managers during outage planning and execution for industrial, fossil, and nuclear steam turbines across GE and non‑GE fleets.
• Act as the single point of contact and lead complex service center repair activities for steam turbine components, including rotors, diaphragms, casings, and valves.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for complex repair projects, coordinating with repairs sales, customer service managers, project managers, sourcing, engineering, and quality teams.
• Develop inspection and test plans for site assembly/disassembly activities and for service center repair scopes.
• Collaborate closely with sales and service directors, on‑site services, repair centers, field engineers, and parts engineering teams to ensure consistent technical direction and support.
• Lead and participate in first‑of-a‑kind product qualification efforts for service shops, including design reviews and technical risk assessments with internal teams and customers.
• Provide technical recommendations and support during outage planning by reviewing unit outage and repair history, TILs, and strategic recommendations to ensure reliable plant operations.
• Offer technical guidance to parts engineering and sourcing teams to ensure product design meets required form, fit, and function.
• Evaluate and disposition product and process non‑conformances, supporting corrective and preventive actions through structured root cause analysis.
• Contribute to value‑stream transformation initiatives for outages and repairs, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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

What This Job Offers

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