Wind Transportation Engineer

GE Vernova•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Wind Transportation Engineer is part of the Transportation Engineering team within GE Vernova Wind Mechanical Subsystem. The role leads engineering design, analysis, and product support for transportation fixtures, packaging, preservation, and related accessories for wind turbine components and sub-assemblies. The engineer delivers designs, supports business-critical New Product Introductions, drives cost competitiveness, and ensures preservation and performance for onshore and offshore wind turbine platforms. Design responsibility extends from concept through prototyping, serial implementation, and support of the installed fleet. The role works across internal teams and suppliers to develop transportation and packaging solutions that meet program needs, transport and storage conditions, company EHS requirements, and international transportation standards. It includes ownership of transportation and packaging issues across domestic and international onshore and offshore wind platforms, risk identification and mitigation, design validation, and special projects directed by the Transportation Engineering Leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Material, or Packaging Engineering, or equivalent.
0–3 years of product design and development experience.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the wind industry.
Experience in packaging, supply chain, or shipping and logistics.
Experience in large fabrication design.
Experience in an industrial environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Knowledge of CAD, preferably Unigraphics NX 3D-CAD; FEA, preferably Ansys; and PLM tools.
Ability to work with global team members across cultural boundaries.
Knowledge of shipping and transportation regulatory standards.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate leadership qualities in oneself and others.
Ability to maintain consistent work quality and attention to detail under deadline pressure.
Ability to analyze problems, apply critical thinking, and implement feasible solutions.
Collaborative approach and willingness to engage in active idea sharing.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Continuous improvement attitude toward products, processes, and personal development.
Technical competency across logistics, customs/duties/trade zones, manufacturing, fulfillment, sourcing, and operations.

Responsibilities

Develop transportation fixture, packaging, and preservation designs and technical documentation, including fabrication, lashing/securement, and packaging drawings.
Adapt designs to transportation modes, logistics cycles, and storage conditions while complying with company EHS requirements and international transportation standards.
Create and refine design practices to support consistent implementation across wind turbine platforms and regions.
Support Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Projects teams in resolving packaging-related problems.
Research technical problems using available physical and electronic resources and find solutions independently.
Own risk identification and mitigation, including dFMEA and design validation.
Take ownership of transportation- and packaging-related issues across domestic and international GE Vernova Onshore and Offshore Wind platforms.
Work with Systems and Subsystem teams to define component interfaces and ensure designs meet program requirements.
Work with Sourcing and Global Logistics teams to resolve supplier packaging issues and support review and validation of supplier packaging procedures.
Prioritize work based on internal customer input and align it with Transportation Engineering team goals and objectives.
Develop and publish transportation fixture and packaging specifications for third-party design entities.
Perform trade-off studies to ensure designs are effective and cost competitive.
Perform or manage special projects under the direction of the Transportation Engineering Leader.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Competitive compensation.
Relocation assistance is not provided.