Job Description Summary

The Lead Mechanical Steampath Design Engineer within our Steam Power Service ITR Engineering organization at GE Vernova will take technical ownership for steampath component designs for steam turbines with impulse blading technology. In this role, you will design and assess mechanical steampath components. This includes record searches, configuration assessments, and the checking of technical design documentation for replacement-in-kind, service, and retrofit projects.
You will be part of a global team, contributing with your expertise to ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable power delivery for customers worldwide.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Apply solid engineering principles and relevant standards to independently design and analyse steampath components, covering a wide range of applications from small industrial units to large nuclear steam turbines.

• Understand the operating history and configuration of steam turbine units in service through engineering record searches and data analysis.

• Adapt and optimize legacy designs to leverage modern materials and manufacturing processes, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Develop, capture, and maintain best working practices in collaboration with controlled title holders, subject matter experts, and global engineering teams.

• Review of technical documentation for the manufacturing of replacement-in-kind steampath components and upgrade/retrofit solutions.

• Provide manufacturing support and contribute to root cause analysis of component and system failures. Contribute to defining and implementing corrective actions.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to early-career engineers, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration.

• Communicate effectively within the engineering community and with project management, sourcing, and suppliers to support project and business objectives.

• Undertake occasional international travel to other engineering sites and suppliers as required.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering on steam turbine technology or a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience.

• Solid professional experience in steam turbine technology, with a focus on steampath components and mechanical design.

• Demonstrated technical knowledge in the domain, covering steam turbine steampath design, analysis, and relevant standards.

Desired Characteristics

• Systematic and structured work approach, with strong attention to detail, documentation quality, and configuration control.

• Proven experience in reviewing state-of-the-art manufacturing documentation (e.g., drawings, specifications, bills of material).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to present complex technical topics clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD tools (CATIA V5 preferred) and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with additional engineering software is an advantage.

• Collaborative and inclusive team player.

• Ability to manage multiple projects or work packages in parallel, set priorities, and meet commitments in a dynamic environment.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including mentoring, coaching, and conflict resolution.

• Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering practical, robust engineering outcomes that meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.

• Continuous improvement mindset, with a drive to improve processes, standards, and tools across the organization.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://careers.gevernova.com/global/en/our-culture

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://careers.gevernova.com/global/en/i-d-e

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