Lead Engineer - Steam Service Engineering

Posted:
3/6/2026, 8:33:53 AM

Location(s):
Georgia, United States ⋅ Atlanta, Georgia, United States ⋅ City of Schenectady, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Job Description Summary

Company Description:

At Steam Power we are adapting change and have been continuously responding to many factors that are shaping our industry. Change is how we keep pace with the world around us and ensure our long-term sustainability. To achieve this requires us adopting a strong services mindset that becomes the very DNA of Steam Power. As a result, we have become more of a services organization.

We believe our success in large part will depend on us being as diverse of a team as our customers and regardless of our role, every one of us can contribute to making Steam Power the service provider of choice by customers around the globe.

Americas steam turbine service engineering is a one-stop shop for the engineering services to support outages, parts, repairs, and upgrades dedicated to the America’s region. We leverage technical support from global teams whenever required to provide speedy & qualitative response to our customers.

Job Description:

As a member of the Steam turbine service engineering team in Americas, you will be an active contributor to the service engineering activities such as outage planning and execution, applications and requisition engineering, repairs of GE OEM and oOEM machines and technical guidance to parts engineering and sourcing teams for the product design form, fit and function. This role will require you to partner with rotating equipment steam turbine engineering teams globally for the product designs and development to provide safe, reliable, and quality focused product solutions.

Success in this role looks like:

The lead steam turbine service engineering role is critical to the America’s region and candidate should possess strong steam turbine repairs and outage execution experience along with strong understanding of steam turbine and balance of plant systems design and operations to be successful in this role. You will be an indispensable service engineer team member with excellent customer service mindset and strong process discipline.
Establish yourself as a subject matter expert by demonstrating a strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving mindset to support our customers.

Who You Are:

You are someone who brings initiatives, rigor, and a customer service mindset to support and maintain America’s region’s steam turbine fleet.
You have experience in steam turbine outage execution, operations, repairs, modification, and upgrade. You will be an essential team member to service engineering team which requires excellent steam turbine technical and soft skills to support service engineering related activities in our region.

Job Description

As part of the Steam Power Services Inquiry‑to‑Remittance (ITR) engineering team for the Americas, you will play a key role in service engineering activities, including outage planning and execution, providing technical guidance to field teams and customers, leading complex repairs at sites and GE shops, conducting root‑cause analyses, and supporting parts engineering and sourcing on steam turbine form, fit, and function. This role also partners closely with global rotating equipment design teams to ensure product designs and upgrades deliver safe, reliable, and high‑quality solutions.

Success Metrics: Success will be measured by the satisfaction of internal and external customers, with emphasis on delivering engineering services that are safe, compliant, and high‑quality, and completed right the first time and on schedule.

Your Role:

As a Lead Steam Turbine Service Engineer, you are responsible for providing technical guidance to field engineers and customers throughout outage planning and execution. You will develop and validate inspection and test plans for unit assembly and disassembly at site, as well as for service center repairs. The role includes performing root cause analyses, supporting technical investigations, and conducting technical design reviews to ensure all requirements are met. You will also support value‑stream transformation initiatives across the steam service business for outages and repairs. A key function of this position is close collaboration with rotating equipment and steam turbine engineering teams to provide product support and ensure that service solutions delivered are safe, reliable, and aligned with plant operational needs.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Provide technical guidance to field engineers and service managers during outage planning and execution for industrial, fossil, and nuclear steam turbines across GE and non‑GE fleets.

  • Act as the single point of contact and lead complex service center repair activities for steam turbine components, including rotors, diaphragms, casings, and valves.

  • Serve as the primary technical interface for complex repair projects, coordinating with repairs sales, customer service managers, project managers, sourcing, engineering, and quality teams.

  • Develop inspection and test plans for site assembly/disassembly activities and for service center repair scopes.

  • Collaborate closely with sales and service directors, on‑site services, repair centers, field engineers, and parts engineering teams to ensure consistent technical direction and support.

  • Lead and participate in first‑of‑a‑kind product qualification efforts for service shops, including design reviews and technical risk assessments with internal teams and customers.

  • Provide technical recommendations and support during outage planning by reviewing unit outage and repair history, TILs, and strategic recommendations to ensure reliable plant operations.

  • Offer technical guidance to parts engineering and sourcing teams to ensure product design meets required form, fit, and function.

  • Evaluate and disposition product and process non‑conformances, supporting corrective and preventive actions through structured root cause analysis.

  • Contribute to value‑stream transformation initiatives for outages and repairs, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.

  • More than four years of experience in steam turbine service engineering.

  • At least two years of field execution experience, preferably within the power generation industry.

Desired Characteristics (Technical Skills/Competencies):

  • Strong understanding of steam turbine systems and balance‑of‑plant operations.

  • Proficient in inspection methods and maintenance practices for steam turbine rotating and stationary components.

  • Hands‑on experience with steam turbine disassembly, assembly, startups, and operational troubleshooting.

Social Skills/Competencies:

  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, consistently providing clear, concise, and actionable technical guidance that supports effective decision‑making.

  • Meets commitments with a high sense of urgency, operating as a proactive self‑starter who responds quickly and effectively in dynamic or time‑sensitive situations.

  • Communicates complex technical concepts with clarity and precision in both written and verbal formats, ensuring alignment across diverse audiences and teams.

  • Excels at prioritizing and managing multiple projects, maintaining focus, momentum, and quality in fast‑paced environments.

  • Acts as a collaborative team player, sharing knowledge openly and driving common goals across teams to strengthen alignment and collective success.

  • Brings a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and elevate overall team performance.

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: Yes

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 March 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.