Lead Steam Turbine Structural Engineer Job at GE Vernova, Schenectady, NY

  • GE Vernova
  • Schenectady, NY

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Steam turbines are at the heart of some of the worlds most efficient and cleanest power combined-cycle plants they enable peak efficiency support carbon-neutral fuels including hydrogen and lay the groundwork for carbon capture integration. The engineering behind them is precise complex and consequential.

As Lead LP (Low Pressure) Hood Engineer on GE Vernovas Steam Turbine Engineering team you will own the design of LP Hood components and crossover piping for combined-cycle steam turbines from concept through execution. You will work across a global network of engineers manufacturing teams and supply chain partners and you will play an active role in developing the junior engineers around you. This is a role where technical depth and collaborative leadership go hand in hand.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Own Low-Pressure Hood and crossover pipe component design across Order-to-Remittance (OTR) activities for new steam turbine units
  • Lead and review engineering analyses to ensure designs meet all required Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameters applying fundamentals of mechanical design including material properties statics strength of materials and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Implement technology advancements across the shaft line system subsystem component and material levels
  • Collaborate with cross-functional global teams including steam path rotor thermodynamics manufacturing drafting and global supply chain to deliver for customers and support mutual technical growth
  • Support junior LP Hood engineers in their day-to-day work and professional development
  • Design with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) principles embedded from the start including safe approaches to lifting and transportation in manufacturing and field settings
  • Contribute to Research Technology and Standards (RTS) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities as required

Qualifications

You are an experienced mechanical or turbomachinery engineer with a solid foundation in steam turbine component design someone who is ready to take ownership of a critical system and help shape how the next generation of engineers grows into their roles.

Required

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

  • Significant experience in engineering technology or systems engineering with strong mechanical design fundamentals (material properties statics strength of materials FEA)

  • Engineering experience in steam turbine design or structural design and/or operability including familiarity with turbine component design processes tools and procedures

  • Proficiency in English

Preferred

  • FEA capability with commercial simulation tools
  • Experience with stationary steam turbine component design
  • Familiarity with the full manufacturing process: fabrication machining and factory assembly/testing as applied to power generation equipment
  • Knowledge of gas turbines or other turbomachinery products
  • Proficiency in a second language (German French Spanish or Polish preferred)

Please note: GE Vernova will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

Why GE Vernova

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. To support that mission we offer varied and competitive benefits designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. A healthy balanced lifestyle means something different to everyone and we have built programs that reflect that. We also invest in your continued on-the-job learning and development providing a clear path for career growth throughout your time with us.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 $98400.00 and $164000.00. 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 candidates 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 August 25 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.

Required Experience:

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Relocation package

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