Job Description Summary
Our Mission
At GE Vernova, we are united by a single, urgent, and optimistic mission: electrify to thrive and decarbonize. The world needs us to accelerate the transition to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Together, we have the energy to change the world.
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Role Summary / Purpose
The Lead Engineer – Mechanical Component for the Turbine Module contributes to the mechanical design, analysis, and development of Near Flow Path Seals (NFPS) and Turbine Rotor components across GE Vernova's heavy-duty gas turbines — a technically rich and deeply interdependent design domain at the structural and functional core of the turbine module.
This role owns and executes focused engineering scopes within NPI, MYA, P2V, Repair, and Fleet & Services programs — with growing autonomy and accountability — while contributing to complex programs alongside senior engineers and technical leaders. Working within the Turbine Module NFPS and Rotor team, you will apply FEA, component life assessment methods, joint and interface analysis, and applicable design practices to assess and validate mechanical designs for assigned scopes — supporting design reviews with structured, clear conclusions. You will develop awareness of component and program-level risks — contributing to risk identification and mitigation discussions under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leaders.
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What Impact You'll Make
As a Lead Engineer in the Turbine Module NFPS and Rotor team, you will contribute to components that sit at the structural and functional core of the gas turbine — where sealing performance, rotor integrity, and machine reliability converge. The analyses you deliver and the problems you solve will have a direct and traceable connection to how efficiently and reliably GE Vernova's gas turbines perform for customers around the world.
Your contributions will matter from day one. The scopes you own, the solutions you develop, and the engineering judgment you build will be visible, recognized, and impactful — establishing your reputation as a technically sharp engineer who delivers with quality and grows with purpose.
If you are technically grounded, driven to build and prove, and genuinely hungry to grow — this is the platform where your expertise takes shape and your engineering career accelerates.
Job Description
What You'll Do
Design & Technical Execution
- Execute the mechanical design and evaluation of NFPS and Rotor components for assigned scopes — applying sound engineering principles and adhering to GE Vernova design standards and product requirements.
- Build and run FEA models; interpret results and validate conclusions with senior engineers before presenting structured, clear findings at design reviews.
- Contribute to optimized NFPS and Rotor configurations — supporting trade-offs across geometry, performance, cost, material, and producibility — with attention to sealing effectiveness, structural integrity, and interface behavior.
- Apply component life assessment methodologies — LCF, Creep, Oxidation, and Fracture Mechanics — for assigned component scopes to evaluate design margins and part reliability; contributing to reliability assessments under the guidance of senior engineers.
Program Execution & Problem Solving
- Own focused, well-defined engineering scopes within assigned programs — NPI tasks, Repair workstreams, P2V, or MYA activities — delivering with self-starter discipline, task-level accountability, and quality.
- Contribute to complex programs as an active and reliable participant — leading design reviews for assigned scopes, executing assigned workstreams, sharing ownership of defined deliverables, and working under the technical guidance of senior engineers or technical leaders.
- Resolve technical challenges within your scope independently and with confidence; escalate complex or ambiguous issues promptly — always with context, preliminary analysis, and a proposed next step.
- Maintain personal task plans and delivery schedules — bring a proactive mindset to execution, anticipate risks early, and take initiative to keep your workstreams on track.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Engagement
- Execute within cross-functional engagements — contribute to solutions for assigned NFPS and Rotor component scopes across Heat Transfer, Aerodynamics, Manufacturing, Repair, PDE, and Fleet Engineering; work effectively within defined workstream boundaries, contributing to decisions owned at senior engineer level and above.
- Stay informed and apply learnings — engage with Fleet and DLE teams to understand current field and manufacturing challenges; translate learnings into assigned tasks.
- Participate and contribute in technical discussions and team reviews — share findings from assigned scopes clearly and engage actively in cross-functional problem solving.
Learning, Growth & Continuous Improvement
- Bring a strong drive to learn and improve — actively seek feedback, apply new methods, and continuously build personal technical depth in NFPS and Rotor design.
- Bring curiosity and an open mind to new engineering approaches — actively explore better methods, tools, and ideas within your scope and beyond.
- Share technical knowledge and process experience with newer team members as a natural part of team collaboration — contributing to a learning environment where everyone grows.
Operational Excellence
- Identify and suggest improvements within your task scope — observe existing processes, spot inefficiencies, and bring well-reasoned improvement ideas to senior engineers for review and implementation.
- Own your documentation — ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording of technical data for all assigned work, consistent with GE Vernova engineering policies and procedures.
- Communicate task progress and findings clearly — keep team leads and senior engineers informed on scope status, technical outputs, and quality of delivery.
- Contribute positively to a safe, inspiring, and inclusive workplace — through how you engage, collaborate, and grow as part of the team.
What You'll Bring
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering — Mechanical, Design, Structural, or Applied Mechanics — from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in turbomachinery component design, mechanical analysis, or a related engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated execution track record — consistent delivery of quality results on focused, well-defined engineering scopes with minimal rework and growing independence.
- Analytical and self-motivated — ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments, prioritize effectively, and maintain quality under competing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues within defined scope independently — knowing when to escalate and doing so with context and preliminary analysis.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams — contributing effectively to shared goals within defined workstream boundaries.
What Will Make You Stand Out
Desired Characteristics
- Hands-on experience in gas turbine NFPS, Rotor design and analysis, with broader exposure to turbine module components preferred.
- Developing proficiency with ANSYS, NX/Unigraphics, and related engineering tools.
- Exposure to component life assessment methods — LCF, Creep, Oxidation, Fracture Mechanics — with hands-on application experience.
- Exposure to GE Vernova gas turbine product lines — awareness of product context and current engineering challenges is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results on focused, well-defined engineering scopes — with minimal rework and growing independence.
- Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
- Exposure to Python scripting or data analysis tools — and eagerness to develop this capability further.
- Awareness of and eagerness toward emerging engineering technologies — digital tools, simulation platforms, and data-driven methods — with drive to develop and apply them over time.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments with attention to detail, composure, and consistent delivery.
- Master's degree in Engineering is a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with good interpersonal skills and team orientation.
- Growth mindset: curious, coachable, and open — actively seeks learning opportunities and takes initiative.
- Exposure to 8D or structured problem-solving approaches is a plus.
Why GE Vernova
GE Vernova is on a mission to electrify and decarbonize the world — and Gas Power is at the center of that story. With gas turbines powering economies across more than 100 countries, our engineering teams sit at the intersection of scale, innovation, and purpose — generating power for millions of people every day.
This is a company in motion — investing in next-generation gas turbine technology, decarbonization solutions, and the engineering talent that will define the future of energy. As the world accelerates its transition to cleaner, more reliable energy, the work happening here sits at the heart of that shift.
You will be part of a global engineering community — working alongside deep domain experts, contributing to programs with real-world consequence, and growing in a culture where safety and quality are non-negotiable, continuous improvement is a mindset, and operational excellence drives everything we do.
We invest in your growth. We celebrate your curiosity. And we ask you to bring your best — because the work we do here powers the world.
Ready to build your expertise on components that support turbine efficiency and rotor integrity? We'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
