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Steam Turbine Design PE-CTH (M/F/D)
Accepting applicationsGE Vernova · Schenectady, NY
Full-Time Mid AIMentoraiateddr
Posted
5d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid
Country
United States
Job Description Summary
Principal Engineer Role Overview:
The Steam Turbine Design & Integration Principal Engineer serves as a recognized subject matter expert and provides advanced technical leadership to the Engineering team. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, supporting mid-level complexity projects, and mentoring next generation engineers. The Principal Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to drive risk management while fostering innovative solutions to meet business and customer objectives.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
The Principal Engineer holds significant technical authority within their domain, setting standards and making decisions that influence project outcomes including the GPS Combined Cycle (CC) Steam Turbine New Unit (STNU) 2030 product offering
Lead end-to-end design, analysis, and implementation of engineering solutions for moderate-to-high complexity projects including First of a Kind (FOAK) major NPI initiatives
Own projects crucial to the success of STNU product catalog offerings
Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert within the product design and associated modularity space, providing global guidance to project teams and stakeholders
Drive Technical rigor to develop safe, high-quality products while being actively Engaged during design process
Review and approve engineering documentation and deliverables to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
Serve as a single point authoritative technical contact in STNU Product Design throughout the business including suppliers, sub-suppliers and field support
Drive innovation & stay current with relevant technologies, regulations, and industry trends by attending conferences and interfacing with academia
Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state of the art in STNU modularity strategy in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for introduction
Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project execution
Drive problem resolution across disciplines, identifying risks & mitigations to the system level
Identify and implement STNU modularity improvements leveraging Lean and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve safety, quality and cost of products
Assist identifying skill gaps within STNU product design and recommend training sessions to address these gaps
Develop breadth by interfacing directly with adjacent functional teams to drive system level understanding and solutions
Mentor and coach next generation engineers; facilitate knowledge sharing across teams
Lead the development of technical standards, best practices, design practices and process improvements
Exercise Curiosity by striving for improved products & processes to support customers
Be a Helpful resource to all levels of the global engineering team and encourage dialogue between all groups
Own and shape STNU product design team culture and identity, establishing values, norms, and ways of working that promote inclusion, psychological safety, accountability, and high performance
Required Qualifications
This role requires major Engineering/Technology expertise related to ST Product Design principles including thrust and expansion, modularity considerations, and cost/performance trade-offs. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master’s degree from an accredited university or college
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience
Significant ST Product Design experience
Desired Characteristics
Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver results.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide clear communications and solid leadership on challenging technical issues
Experience interfacing with customers, conferences, user groups
Customer-focused with clear, concise written and oral communications at the appropriate level
Experience and demonstrated success working in a complex cross-functional global environment
Servant leadership mindset
Restless dissatisfaction with “the way things are done” … focused on continuous improvement
Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity
Humble, open, collaborative, and continuously learning
Able to travel globally as needed
Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions
Additional Information
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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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 June 02, 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.
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Principal Engineer Role Overview:
The Steam Turbine Design & Integration Principal Engineer serves as a recognized subject matter expert and provides advanced technical leadership to the Engineering team. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, supporting mid-level complexity projects, and mentoring next generation engineers. The Principal Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to drive risk management while fostering innovative solutions to meet business and customer objectives.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
The Principal Engineer holds significant technical authority within their domain, setting standards and making decisions that influence project outcomes including the GPS Combined Cycle (CC) Steam Turbine New Unit (STNU) 2030 product offering
Lead end-to-end design, analysis, and implementation of engineering solutions for moderate-to-high complexity projects including First of a Kind (FOAK) major NPI initiatives
Own projects crucial to the success of STNU product catalog offerings
Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert within the product design and associated modularity space, providing global guidance to project teams and stakeholders
Drive Technical rigor to develop safe, high-quality products while being actively Engaged during design process
Review and approve engineering documentation and deliverables to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
Serve as a single point authoritative technical contact in STNU Product Design throughout the business including suppliers, sub-suppliers and field support
Drive innovation & stay current with relevant technologies, regulations, and industry trends by attending conferences and interfacing with academia
Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state of the art in STNU modularity strategy in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for introduction
Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project execution
Drive problem resolution across disciplines, identifying risks & mitigations to the system level
Identify and implement STNU modularity improvements leveraging Lean and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve safety, quality and cost of products
Assist identifying skill gaps within STNU product design and recommend training sessions to address these gaps
Develop breadth by interfacing directly with adjacent functional teams to drive system level understanding and solutions
Mentor and coach next generation engineers; facilitate knowledge sharing across teams
Lead the development of technical standards, best practices, design practices and process improvements
Exercise Curiosity by striving for improved products & processes to support customers
Be a Helpful resource to all levels of the global engineering team and encourage dialogue between all groups
Own and shape STNU product design team culture and identity, establishing values, norms, and ways of working that promote inclusion, psychological safety, accountability, and high performance
Required Qualifications
This role requires major Engineering/Technology expertise related to ST Product Design principles including thrust and expansion, modularity considerations, and cost/performance trade-offs. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master’s degree from an accredited university or college
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience
Significant ST Product Design experience
Desired Characteristics
Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver results.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide clear communications and solid leadership on challenging technical issues
Experience interfacing with customers, conferences, user groups
Customer-focused with clear, concise written and oral communications at the appropriate level
Experience and demonstrated success working in a complex cross-functional global environment
Servant leadership mindset
Restless dissatisfaction with “the way things are done” … focused on continuous improvement
Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity
Humble, open, collaborative, and continuously learning
Able to travel globally as needed
Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions
Additional Information
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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. 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 June 02, 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.
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