PE – Combustion CFD Modeling and Simulation - CTH

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks. As a member of the of the Gas Turbine Engineering organization of GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, specifically a member of the Combustion Design module, you will be a recognized expert in advanced CFD modeling, simulation and methods development in the area of combustion design. You will be responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications. You will contribute to the overall strategy and manage complex issues within the Global Combustion Module team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of science degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering capacity.
• Expert in CFD and combustion modeling.
• In-depth knowledge of combustion system design, development testing, field operation, and gas turbine combustion fleet.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in gas turbine combustion design and modeling.
• Experience with CFD tools such as Ansys Fluent, Siemens StarCCM+ or Cadence charLES.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Effectively interface with most levels of the organization.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Contributing author of Design Practices and Design Templates.
• Familiarity with a range of combustion design systems.

Responsibilities

• Recognized combustion design and CFD modeling expert of combustion systems.
• Play a key role in the Combustion Virtual Lab initiative to improve design by analysis capabilities and achieve higher productivity.
• Own and execute the roadmap for integrating AI into combustion CFD modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate with CFD CTHs in ATD to drive the introduction of integrated Combustion/HGP CFD modeling and simulation tools and processes to achieve system level optimization.
• Develop and update CFD/modeling best practices and templates to be shared with the global Combustion community.
• Identify and recommend where improvements in knowledge of the specific discipline are needed or where technical training is needed.
• Provide technical leadership in peer/design reviews as well as key business initiatives as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc technical guidance to the Engineering/Technology management team as required.
• Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve field, manufacturing, product or supplier issues.
• Represent the business externally at conferences or in professional working bodies (ASME, DOE etc.) and maintain active relationship with relevant academic institutions to promote research projects and other academic cooperation.
• Mentor and coach combustion engineers to complete their work and step in as required to aid in NPI and/or fleet issues.
• Remain cognizant of state-of-the-art in combustion design, system integration, operation, and manufacturing.
• Lead and provide key technical direction to large projects with critical business impact.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data to internal and external customers using reports, records, and letters.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company.
• Support and work closely with Combustion Consulting Engineers and Chief Consulting Engineer.
• Consult with and support the Chief Engineer’s Office in the execution of technical goals of the office.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees