Lead Engineer - Gas Fuel & Air Systems Accessories

GE Vernova, Inc.; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 1,828,000 - 3,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Fuel Systems Design Engineer to advance hydrogen fuel equipment for heavy‑duty gas turbines. You will collaborate with a global team to develop innovative designs, customize solutions for contracts and codes, and support testing, manufacturing, and commissioning.

The role emphasizes LEAN process improvement, cross‑functional teamwork, and leadership within the engineering group, with a focus on delivering reliable, cost‑effective products for the energy transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering field from an accredited university.
• At least 10 years of engineering experience, or 7 years plus Edison program or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Engage in Hydrogen Fuel and Decarbonization design projects.
• Collaborate with a global team of engineers to advance GE's clean energy initiatives.
• Develop new equipment designs to meet market demands and optimize performance, cost, and reliability.
• Design next generation products by optimizing system interfaces for performance and cost.
• Provide leadership and mentor engineers within the team and Edison program.

Skills

Hydrogen fuel

Decarbonization

Project collaboration

LEAN tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Flowmaster

Autopipe

Flow simulation tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Fuel Systems Design Engineer develops Natural Gas and Hydrogen Fuel equipment for heavy-duty gas turbines in the 50-500 MW range. This includes compression, fuel blending, filtration, heating, and/or control hardware used throughout the combined cycle power plant. Primary responsibilities include development of new and innovative designs through the NPI process, customization and optimization of existing designs for new orders, and technical support for testing, manufacturing, commissioning, and operation. This position offers a broad, cross-functional, and variable work scope for a driven, experienced engineer.

Essential Responsibilities

• Engage in challenging Hydrogen Fuel and Decarbonization design projects.
• Work with a global team of engineers to bring GE to the forefront of this technology space, to prepare for the upcoming global market shift to clean energy.
• Develop new and innovative equipment designs to support emerging business needs and market demands.
• Design next generation products by optimizing trades between major system interfaces for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Customize existing equipment designs to meet project specific contractual requirements and location specific codes and standards.
• Work with GE Power Customer Service Engineering, field personnel, and customers to conduct root cause analysis and execute corrective action for reliability, quality, or performance issues.
• Drive resolution of such issues with appropriate sense of urgency.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, and external suppliers to create cohesive design strategies, drive product quality improvements, and improve project financial margins through variable cost productivity.
• Perform mechanical, vibration and flow analysis to support development, customization, and technical support of hardware and systems.
• Work cross-functionally with partner organizations to improve variable cost and drive usage of standard product for enhanced quality and delivery.
• Self-identify and lead process improvement projects with significant business impact, using LEAN tools and practices.
• Provide leadership within the team as a focal for customer-focused quality, Variable Cost Productivity, ITO bid development, module design integration, or other key stakeholder aligned roles.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and/or Edison program members.
• Grow the next generation of GE engineering talent.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering field from an accredited university.
• At least 10 years of engineering experience, if desired can also note 7 years plus successful graduation from Edison program or advanced degree.

Desired Characteristics

• Fundamental understanding of stress and flow analysis; experience with simulation and stress analysis tools (Floinhance, Flowmaster, Autopipe, etc.).
• Excellent communications skills - both verbal and written.
• System level thinking, system integration, and customer satisfaction mindset.
• Good attitude, self-starter, clear thinker, capable of identifying solutions to problems and driving them to prompt resolution.
• Proven track record of working horizontally across the value stream; builds relationships and trust with key partners Drives a one team culture across Gas Power For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

• 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.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.

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. www.gevernova.com