Lead Engineer 2 - Gen. Auxiliary Design - Mechanical

GE Vernova, Inc.; Vadodara; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance provided

Professional trainings

Job summary

GE Vernova in Vadodara, India seeks a Lead/Design Engineer for Hydro Auxiliary Systems to own the generator auxiliary design, perform sizing calculations and define technical specifications for critical subsystems. You will act as the technical authority through the equipment lifecycle, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, regulatory compliance and cross-functional alignment across interfaces.

Applicants should have a B.E.

Qualifications

• B.E. (Mechanical) with focus on design of auxiliary hydro systems.
• Total 9+ years of experience in hydro generator and turbine auxiliary design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools: AUTOCAD, UG NX; PLM CORELLA.
• Strong knowledge of hydro power plant operation and standards.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define scope plan aligned with project contract and lead execution using technical guidelines.
• Prepare technical queries and deviations; respond to client queries.
• Develop concept of Generator Auxiliary System and perform basic design and layout.
• Create P&ID and procurement specifications for generator auxiliary systems.
• Organize design reviews at BD and DD stages; ensure timely document releases.
• Lead interface management with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Manage non-conformity and supplier deviation handling; contribute to root cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

B.E. (Mechanical)

Tools

AUTOCAD

UG NX

MS Office

PLM CORELLA

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Lead/Design Engineer for Hydro Auxiliary Systems, you will be taking full technical ownership of auxiliary design and engineering for large-scale hydro projects. In this role, you will lead the process design, execute complex sizing calculations, and define technical specifications for critical auxiliary systems. Beyond design, you will act as the technical authority during the equipment lifecycle, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and full regulatory compliance. You will serve as the primary technical point of contact, collaborating across cross-functional teams to integrate complex interfaces and ensure project-wide technical alignment.

Job Description Role & Responsibilities

Understand, define the scope plan aligned with project contract specification and lead execution using technical guidelines, design reviews and taking into account the feedback from experiences and learnings. Make contract analysis, project planning, identify risk & opportunities and conceptual design & layout in project. Prepare technical queries, contract deviation request, assist in responses to client queries. Develop Concept of Gen. Aux. System based on contract requirement and technical guidelines. Follow Concept design and perform Basic Design, calculations, create P&ID and procurement specifications for Generator Auxiliary Systems (Heat exchangers, Thrust bearing oil injection, Oil mist exhaust, Braking and Jacking system, Mist & dust extraction system, and their piping’s layout). Organize design review meeting at BD and DD stage. Responsible for the timely releases of the engg. documents for assembly & manufacturing and material lists related to auxiliary systems. Lead the interface management topics with other engg. cross-functions. Manage and execute work-packages with Product definition team. Contribute to lesson learned records in the appropriate tools to improve the equipment specifications management. Manage non-conformity reports, supplier deviation requests of Aux. system. Be involved in root cause analysis or PSR (8D, 5 Why’s, etc…) when a problem statement is raised inside engineering (for instance for analysis of CoPQ), Apply the ideas and concepts of reliability, quality, safety and cost. Accountabilities Execute with required Quality, within budget and lead times specified Measurement On time delivery, Quality, Cost (components, engg hours).

Educational Requirements

B. E. (Mechanical) At least 6 years of design experience in Auxiliary systems for Hydro Generator and Turbine with total desired experience of more than 9 years.

• Basic knowledge in following engineering disciplines: layout & arrangement, mechanical & electrical design, piping design, P&ID diagram, instrumentation, and control
• Detailed knowledge of Hydro power plant operation
• Good knowledge of Hydro Generator and Turbine Products and their design standards
• Software familiarity: CAD tools - AUTOCAD and UG NX, MS Office, PLM (CORELLA)
• Strong technical and scientific know-how and willingness to continuously extend and develop it
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, other languages (French, Portuguese, Mandarin) are an asset

Desired Skills

• Proactive, understanding of urgency, self-driven
• Strong analytical & critical thinking skills
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work in team, willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the organization
• Manage activity in multicultural and global environment

What Do We Offer?

Environment: A multicultural & diverse environment with an enthusiastic team and supportive leaders. We have a pleasant and modern work infrastructure at our offices.

Opportunities: We offer career growth opportunities, professional and personal trainings.

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary with multiple benefits like subsidized meals, medical, accidental & life insurance coverage.

We provide home office opportunity and flexible working hours (subject to business and HR approval).

Work model: hybrid (3 days office).

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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