Systems Performance Engineering Manager managing customer technical engagement and system performance strategies for complex GE Vernova projects. Collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Support early-stage customer technical engagement, partnering with Sales, Commercial, and Consulting Services teams to shape system performance concepts and solution strategies during Pre-ITO.
Coordinate the development of system level performance encompassing Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Wind Turbines, Power Conversion & Storage and combined-cycle performance models in collaboration with Consulting Services and Business Units.
Support and manage technology selection and configuration trade studies to balance performance, cost, risk and schedule.
Engage and support the various functions in the validation of plant models using GT PRO, ThermoFlow, as well as the generation of heat balances, performance curves, and guarantees.
Evaluate operating modes relevant to data centers, including Baseload, Peaking, and load following operations.
Support data center proposals, including N+1/N+2 redundancy, islanded and grid-connected operation.
Support hyperscale and colocation data center proposals addressing; fast start and load ramp requirements; reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) expectations; grid disturbance ride-through and operational flexibility.
Coordinate with controls and electrical teams on operating philosophy, protection concepts, and grid requirements.
Identify and communicate technical risks, assumptions, and margins to broader teams.
Support customer technical clarifications and apply lessons learned to improve proposal quality.
Drive standardization, lessons learned, and continuous improvement across PCO programs.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Strong understanding of Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine performance fundamentals
Demonstrated experience in Pre-ITO, proposal, or early-phase project engineering
Hands-on proficiency with GT PRO for simple-cycle and combined-cycle performance modeling
Ability to independently develop, troubleshoot, and explain performance models and results
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Master’s degree in engineering (desired)
Experience supporting data center or mission-critical power generation projects (desired)
Familiarity with behind-the-meter vs. grid-connected architectures and performance implications (desired)
Experience with additional tools such as Thermoflow, PEACE, GateCycle, or similar (desired)
Understanding of electrical balance of plant, including transformers, switchgear, and protection philosophy, and how these impact performance assumptions (desired)
Exposure to controls strategies, fast-start operation, and flexible dispatch (desired)
Experience working with GE Vernova gas and steam turbine technologies (desired)
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off
Job title
Systems Performance Engineering Manager – Integrated Project Solutions
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