Principal Engineer - HRSG Structural Design

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The HRSG Structural Design Principal Engineer serves as a recognized subject matter expert and provides advanced technical leadership to the Engineering team. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, supporting mid-level complexity projects, and mentoring next generation engineers. The Principal Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to drive risk management while fostering innovative solutions to meet business and customer solutions.

Requirements

8 years of experience in Engineering/Technology & Services Engineering.
8 demonstrated expertise in HRSG Structural Design
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver results.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Servant leadership mindset.
Demonstrated ability to provide clear communications and solid leadership on challenging technical issues
Experience interfacing with customers, conferences, user groups
Customer-focused with clear, concise written and oral communications at the appropriate level
Experience and demonstrated success working in a complex cross-functional global environment
Restless dissatisfaction with “the way things are done” … focused on continuous improvement
Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity
Humble, open, collaborative, and continuously learning
Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions
Knowledge level is comparable to a Master’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Responsibilities

Serve as a recognized technical authority within HRSG Structural Design, setting standards and influencing key engineering decisions.
Own design practices and design philosophy.
Implementation of code updates and lessons learned.
Ownership of key RCAs, customer issues, and related CAPA.
Technical review & oversight of structural design for each project.
Lead end-to-end design, analysis, and implementation of engineering solutions for moderate-to-high complexity projects.
Own critical projects and technical deliverables that contribute to the success of HRSG team.
Act as a primary subject matter expert within HRSG Structural Design, providing technical guidance to project teams, stakeholders, suppliers, and field support.
Review and approve engineering documentation, analyses, and deliverables to ensure compliance with internal standards and external requirements.
Collaborate directly with HRSG Senior Principal Engineers to review designs, align strategy, and provide technical direction.
Identify technical risks, lead cross-functional problem resolution, and define effective mitigations at the system level.
Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain technical relevance.
Identify and implement process improvements using Lean principles, data, and AI-enabled tools to improve safety, quality, and cost.
Mentor and coach developing engineers, support knowledge sharing, and help identify and close skill gaps across the team.
Lead development of technical standards, best practices, and team culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and high performance.

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