Lead Steam Turbine Structural Engineer
About The Position
Steam turbines are critical components in efficient and clean power generation, particularly in combined-cycle plants. They support carbon-neutral fuels and carbon capture integration. This role focuses on the precise and complex engineering behind these turbines. As the Lead LP (Low Pressure) Hood Engineer on GE Vernova's Steam Turbine Engineering team, you will be responsible for the design of LP Hood components and crossover piping for combined-cycle steam turbines, managing the process from concept to execution. You will collaborate with a global network of engineers, manufacturing teams, and supply chain partners, and will actively contribute to the development of junior engineers. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and collaborative leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Significant experience in engineering, technology, or systems engineering with strong mechanical design fundamentals (material properties, statics, strength of materials, FEA)
- Engineering experience in steam turbine design, or structural design and/or operability, including familiarity with turbine component design processes, tools, and procedures
- Proficiency in English
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- FEA capability with commercial simulation tools
- Experience with stationary steam turbine component design
- Familiarity with the full manufacturing process: fabrication, machining, and factory assembly/testing as applied to power generation equipment
- Knowledge of gas turbines or other turbomachinery products
- Proficiency in a second language (German, French, Spanish, or Polish preferred)
Responsibilities
- Own Low-Pressure Hood and crossover pipe component design across Order-to-Remittance (OTR) activities for new steam turbine units
- Lead and review engineering analyses to ensure designs meet all required Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameters, applying fundamentals of mechanical design including material properties, statics, strength of materials, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Implement technology advancements across the shaft line system, subsystem, component, and material levels
- Collaborate with cross-functional global teams — including steam path, rotor, thermodynamics, manufacturing, drafting, and global supply chain — to deliver for customers and support mutual technical growth
- Support junior LP Hood engineers in their day-to-day work and professional development
- Design with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) principles embedded from the start, including safe approaches to lifting and transportation in manufacturing and field settings
- Contribute to Research, Technology, and Standards (RTS) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities as required
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
- Relocation Assistance Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
