Systems Performance Engineering Manager – Integrated Project Solutions

GE Vernova • Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

The Systems Performance Engineering Manager is a customer-facing technical leader within the Projects Coordination Office (PCO), responsible for shaping and coordinating system level performance solutions for complex, multi-segment GE Vernova enterprise projects. This role is heavily engaged up front with customers and commercial teams, influencing solution architecture, operating philosophy, and performance commitments from early project conceptualization (Pre-ITO) through proposal development (ITO) and project execution (OTR). The role supports data center and mission-critical applications, with a strong focus on Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Wind Turbine, Power Conversion & Storage, and combined-cycle technologies, working closely with Consulting Services and cross-functional Business Unit engineering teams. The successful candidate acts as a trusted customer technical liaison, translating customer requirements into competitive, compliant, and executable solutions for both behind-the-meter and grid-connected applications.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Experience supporting data center or mission-critical power generation projects.
• Familiarity with behind-the-meter vs. grid-connected architectures and performance implications.
• Experience with additional tools such as Thermoflow, PEACE, GateCycle, or similar.
• Understanding of electrical balance of plant, including transformers, switchgear, and protection philosophy, and how these impact performance assumptions.
• Exposure to controls strategies, fast-start operation, and flexible dispatch.
• Experience working wit h GE Vernova gas and steam turbine technologies

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.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees