Hybrid Lead Engineer – Steam Service Engineering

at GE Vernova

• Job title: Lead Engineer – Steam Service Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $98,400 - $164,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

About the role

• Lead Steam Turbine Service Engineer at GE Vernova overseeing steam turbine outage planning and execution. Engage in technical guidance and service engineering for efficient turbine operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to field engineers and service managers during outage planning and execution for industrial, fossil, and nuclear steam turbines across GE and non‑GE fleets
• Act as the single point of contact and lead complex service center repair activities for steam turbine components, including rotors, diaphragms, casings, and valves
• Serve as the primary technical interface for complex repair projects, coordinating with repairs sales, customer service managers, project managers, sourcing, engineering, and quality teams
• Develop inspection and test plans for site assembly/disassembly activities and for service center repair scopes
• Collaborate closely with sales and service directors, on‑site services, repair centers, field engineers, and parts engineering teams to ensure consistent technical direction and support
• Lead and participate in first‑of‑a‑kind product qualification efforts for service shops, including design reviews and technical risk assessments with internal teams and customers
• Provide technical recommendations and support during outage planning by reviewing unit outage and repair history, TILs, and strategic recommendations to ensure reliable plant operations
• Offer technical guidance to parts engineering and sourcing teams to ensure product design meets required form, fit, and function
• Evaluate and disposition product and process non‑conformances, supporting corrective and preventive actions through structured root cause analysis
• Contribute to value‑stream transformation initiatives for outages and repairs, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
• More than four years of experience in steam turbine service engineering
• At least two years of field execution experience, preferably within the power generation industry
• Strong understanding of steam turbine systems and balance‑of‑plant operations
• Proficient in inspection methods and maintenance practices for steam turbine rotating and stationary components
• Hands‑on experience with steam turbine disassembly, assembly, startups, and operational troubleshooting.

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
• 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