Turbine Design Engineer (m/f/d) - Steam Turbine Services

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority. At GE Vernova, our mission is to help shape a cleaner energy future. Steam turbines are a core part of efficient power generation and continue to play an important role in decarbonization. Our Steam Turbine Services Engineering team supports the global installed fleet by developing retrofit solutions for existing steam turbines. These upgrades help customers increase output, improve performance and reliability, and extend equipment life. Through advanced engineering methods, digital tools, and close cross-functional collaboration, our team delivers solutions that help customers get more value from their assets across the full lifecycle. If you are energized by technical ownership, practical engineering problem-solving, and the opportunity to improve critical power generation equipment already operating in the field, we invite you to join our Steam Turbine Engineering team. Job Description The Turbine Design Engineer (TDE) provides technical leadership for project-specific teams developing retrofit designs for the existing steam turbine fleet. These solutions are tailored to customer and unit needs and are aimed at increasing output, improving performance and reliability, and extending the life of installed equipment. This role is responsible for steampath design and overall technical execution for assigned services projects. The TDE works with engineers across disciplines and global locations, including Schenectady, Baden, and Querétaro, to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet performance, schedule, and cost targets. The TDE also supports feasibility studies, technical reporting, and the resolution of factory and field issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical or similar) from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience).
• Significant engineering experience in design of rotating equipment, operability, or services engineering
• Proficiency in English

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or Edison Program graduate
• Experience in steam turbine component, steampath, or retrofit design
• Experience in steam or gas turbine design, operability, retrofit processes, tools and procedures
• Self-starter with strong energy, a positive attitude, and a track record of delivering on commitments
• Demonstrated alignment with the GE Vernova Way: Innovation, Customers, Lean, and Accountability
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence all levels of GE Vernova and customer organizations
• Excellent communication skills and strong intercultural awareness
• Passion for quality, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Proficiency in a second language such as German, French, Spanish, or Polish

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality retrofit engineering designs for existing steam turbines that meet customer, performance, schedule, and cost targets
• Develop steampath and related design solutions that increase output, improve performance and reliability, and extend equipment life
• Manage assigned design teams from engineering release through installation, driving progress and timely technical decisions
• Perform feasibility studies and prepare supporting technical documentation
• Provide technical support for factory and field issues during project execution
• Coordinate with cross-functional and global engineering teams to deliver services solutions for the installed steam turbine fleet

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

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