Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fleet Reliability and Operations (Hydroelectric industry)

GE Vernova; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 75.000 - 119.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A multinational energy company is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee hydro turbine and generator rehabilitation and projects. The role involves site visits, engineering support for operations, and requires a strong background in mechanical engineering and hydro technology. The position offers a salary range of $88,200 to $138,200 USD and the opportunity for remote work. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in hydro business.
• PE license is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct site visits to assess turbine/generator condition.
• Provide engineering support for site activities.
• Issue resolution during warranty period.
• Main site contact for operation contracts.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Hydro turbine and generator expertise

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary

United States (Home base, travelling 30% of the time within the USA to assist site activities, meeting with customers and training/meeting at Brossard office, Canada)

Within GE Vernova, Hydro division, Fleet Reliability & Operation team, the Lead Engineer is working on Hydro Turbine and Generator rehabilitation and new projects covering service, warranty and project completion. Within a 20+ skilled engineer team focused on reactivity and issue resolution.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Fleet (Engineering support of site activities)

• Conduct site visits to assess the existing turbine and/or generator condition, supervise signature tests on the unit before disassembly at site.
• Daily phone call with site team to answer questions and for problem anticipations.
• Provide additional work recommendation upon dismantling and inspection of existing components
• Site record sheet review and approval.
• Non-conformity and general issue resolution.
• Conduct site visits during the critical phases of the project.
• Support commissioning and test phase.

Reliability

• Issue resolution during warranty period
• Provide Feedback of experience to the design team.

Operation

• Main site contact for operation and maintenance contracts.

Service

• Design and related documentation preparation for service projects including customer support, condition assessment, spare parts, part refurbishment, partial unit refurbishment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in hydro business.

Desired Characteristics

• Willingness and ability to travel in North America and around the world.
• Ability to work remotely in a team and communicate effectively.
• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited, reference verification and background check;
• Must have unrestricted USA work authorization.
• Creativity, reactivity, sense of urgency, a good mix of common sense and science, priority management, proactivity, autonomy, good communication skills, are the main characteristics require for this position.
• Knowledge on Hydro Turbine and Generator design and erecting methods.
• PE license is preferred
• Knowledge of calculation methods related to the strength of materials, finite element simulation, metallurgy and welding processes are added values for the job

The salary range for this position is $88,200.00-$138,200.00 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10% variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on August 13th, 2025.

GE offers benefits and programs to help you manage your personal and family needs, grow and develop you and your career, support your work / life integration, and help you stay connected through volunteerism, employee networks, and philanthropy.

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position