Job Description Summary

The Gas Turbine Performance Design & Methods team is seeking a Lead Engineer to support steady state thermodynamic characterization and optimization of heavy frame gas turbine performance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact and provide dedicated leadership for all performance-related matters pertaining to designated gas turbine frame(s).
• Develop gas turbine thermodynamic models in support of new unit sales, project requisition, aftermarket conversions, modifications and uprates.
• Utilize analytical techniques to characterize fielded performance of gas turbines and identify opportunities to improve gas turbine operating robustness and/or performance
• Coordinate gas turbine performance optimization exercises that maximize product value while balancing competing product requirements.
• Support new unit sales, project requisition and aftermarket performance applications engineering teams.
• Support gas turbine validation testing, field tuning and product services both in Greenville and at remote customer sites.
• Develop skills and competencies of team members.  Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Continuously improve organizational workflow and processes using lean methodologies.
• Develop and protect the Intellectual Property rights of GE Vernova.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Performance Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Experience in gas turbine related engineering and thermodynamics

Desired Characteristics

• Master's Degree / PhD in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Experience in applying thermodynamic principles and calculation methods to model turbomachinery (or related) equipment
• Basic software development experience, preferably Python, Fortran, C, C++ or similar
• Demonstrated design creativity and problem-solving capability
• Design of experiment and numerical optimization experience
• Influencing, leadership and project management skills
• Strong communication, organizational and mentoring skills

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between 110200,00 -137800,00 USD annual.

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: annual 15%.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days.

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.

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