Lead Engineer – Systems Engineering

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Power Performance team within GE Vernova Wind is seeking an Engineer to contribute across both power curve testing and system-level power performance simulation. This dual-focus role bridges contractual and validation field testing with integrated power curve modeling, drawing on aerodynamic, electrical, controls, and other sub-system inputs. The engineer works with autonomy on defined deliverables, contributes to technical reviews, and engages with cross-functional teams. This role reports to the Power Performance Leader within Wind Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IEC-based power curve testing or power curve simulation in a wind energy context
• Background in fluid mechanics and/or atmospheric sciences
• Experience with analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present technical findings clearly and support recommendations with data
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, global team environment
• Background in Systems Engineering or System Simulation disciplines
• Familiarity with IEC standards and industry best practices for wind turbine performance testing

Responsibilities

• Execute power curve simulations per design practice with autonomy; support technical and design reviews and the commercial release process; perform model validation and verification with guidance
• Apply understanding of atmospheric science and test data implications on simulation accuracy and precision; escalate improvement recommendations
• Apply IEC test standards and GE-specific test requirements; demonstrate familiarity with various power curve test methods and their applicability, including site calibration methods
• Execute contractual power performance tests from planning through final reporting; perform tasks within an overall test program with limited guidance
• Analyze power curve test data; apply knowledge of contractual obligations related to MPPT, terrain assessment, and risk-of-failing calculations
• Contribute to root cause analyses of field performance anomalies
• Apply understanding of turbine controls and operability as they relate to how a turbine sets its operation
• Maintain and improve analysis tools; apply proficiency with MATLAB and Python
• Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and standardization of engineering workflows

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
• 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: Senior