Services Development Lab Lead Engineer

Posted:
7/5/2026, 11:23:08 PM

Location(s):
Greenville, South Carolina, United States ⋅ South Carolina, United States ⋅ City of Schenectady, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$89k/yr

Job Description Summary

The Services Development Lab Lead Engineer will lead and support projects related to detection, repair, and retrofit technology for onshore wind turbines. They will work cross functionally within the Fleet Performance Management (FPM) and broader engineering organization to efficiently prototype ideas and analyze and test solutions for high priority problems in GEV test labs and in installed wind turbines.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop and support detection, repair, and retrofit solutions for high priority issues and opportunities in the GEV wind turbine fleet
  • Collaborate across FPM and larger wind engineering organization to track emerging issues and new technologies where high reward prototype & trial opportunities exist. Prioritize top issues with organized and quantitative methods.
  • Analyze operating turbine data and lab test data to formulate clear and data-driven next steps
  • Travel to GEV test labs and travel to installed wind turbines to trial and develop solutions
  • Produce documentation for engineering or leadership facing presentations as well as field procedures, balancing highly technical information and practical and safe execution
  • A position at this level will have some autonomy to make decisions and will be expected to build their technical skillset by working closely with more senior engineers.  This engineer will help mentor newer engineers in certain areas of expertise.  This engineer must be able to locate and digest complex technical information and be able to produce strong technical documentation.
  • A position at this level requires excellent interpersonal skills and requires the ability to lead some meetings with engineers, customers, and leadership.  This engineer will be expected to lead small teams during projects, and seek consensus in multi-disciplinary settings to form concise next steps.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 8 years of experience in Wind or other similar industry)
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in the wind industry or other similar industry

Eligibility Requirements

  • Willing and able to travel up to 25% domestically
  • Must be physically able and willing to climb and perform work inside an installed GEV onshore wind turbine

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
  • Strong data analytics and presentation skills. Should be able to summarize complex data sets or topics into clear and concise presentations and recommendations.
  • Strong background in mechanical equipment (electrical/controls experience is a plus)
  • Experience with Fleet management including issue resolution, root cause analysis, and/or projects utilizing available data to make decisions

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 06, 2026.

 

 

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. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova

Website: https://www.gevernova.com/

Headquarter Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2021

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Energy ⋅ Energy Efficiency ⋅ Sustainability

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas