Technical Leader, Transient Engine Analysis

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

The Gas Turbine Performance Design & Methods team is a critical pillar within the Performance COE and sits at the intersection of engineering, commercial and digital. This high-impact team is at the forefront of defining and elevating the performance and operability capabilities of all heavy-duty GE Vernova gas turbines for both new installations and upgrades. Team members lead the development and execution of transient thermal cycle models, powering innovation in new and existing product applications. They play a pivotal role in validating designs through rigorous testing while proactively resolving customer challenges to ensure world-class gas turbine performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of 6 years gas turbine related engineering experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree / PhD in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years gas turbine performance and/or operability analysis experience
• Minimum of 2 years gas turbine hardware design or analysis experience
• Familiarity with the current lineup of HA-class gas turbine product offerings
• Demonstrated design creativity and problem-solving capability
• Design of experiment and numerical optimization experience
• Influencing, leadership and project management skills
• Strong communication, organizational and mentoring skills
• Edison Engineering Development Program graduate

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and work direction for engineers in transient thermal cycle modeling and analysis.
• Deliver control solutions that ensure robust operation during transient gas turbine conditions.
• Define and deliver transient cycle profiles in support of product design and equipment sizing activities
• Characterize HDGT thermal cycle behavior through transient events such as start-up, shutdown, offline trips and other grid transients
• Lead control optimization efforts to maximize product value while balancing competing product requirements.
• Communicate HDGT operability risks and opportunities to the broader commercial and engineering organizations
• Communicate resource and technical issues to leadership team
• Support gas turbine validation testing, field tuning and product services both in Greenville and at remote customer sites.
• Develop skills and competencies of team members.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Continuously improve organizational workflow and processes using lean methodologies.
• Develop and protect the Intellectual Property rights of GE Vernova.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level