CMPD CAD Designer

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an entry-level Draftsman to translate engineering input into high-quality drawings for large Power Generation equipment. This individual contributor role works with engineers and Senior Designers to produce detailed models, BOMs, and documentation.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining drawings, following GE standards, mentoring peers in PLM, and helping meet project schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in design/drafting or component design.
• Technical Degree / Certification or relevant working experience

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain mechanical models and drawings for large Power Generation equipment and BOMs.
• Follow engineers and Senior Designers to complete designs and retrieve design input information.
• Issue drawings, models and BOMs per documented GE processes and standards.
• Understand GD&T principles and GE drawing standards; create high-quality detailed drawings.
• Create detailed markups and new drawings; mentor others in PLM usage.

Skills

Mechanical drafting

GD&T knowledge

PLM proficiency

Mechanical design

Education

Technical Degree / Certification

Tools

PLM

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary The Draftsman role is an individual contributor responsible for taking engineering input to create quality on-time world‑class drawings. This is the entry level position in the Designer team. General:Posting is for entry level into the IFPTE membership

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Ability to create / maintain mechanical models and drawings for large Power Generation Equipment.
• Ability to create / maintain bill of materials.
• Following direction from engineers and Senior Designers to complete designs:
• Retrieving design input information
• Executing design details per standard GE practice and documentation
• Issuing drawings, models and Bill of Materials per documented GE processes
• Help define/maintain and meet scheduled dates for design related activities, and provide early communication to alert management of issues.
• Understand GD&T principles and GE drawing standards and capable to create high quality detailed drawings with SIM TO products/features
• Create detailed markups, create new drawings and have a full understanding of detailing processes/standards
• Understanding of part attributes and their functionality
• Proficient in PLM and able to mentor others in use of PLM

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in design/drafting or component design.
• Technical Degree / Certification or relevant working experience

Desired

• Experience in mechanical design
• Working knowledge of various agency certifications, codes & standards
• Working knowledge of Power Generation mechanical Equipment
• Knowledge of drafting standards
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility in handling a diverse and challenging workload
• Highly motivated & self-directing/self-starter
• Quality, Customer satisfaction, schedule and cost mindset

Additional Information

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

GE Vernova is an Equal 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 For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 22, 2026.

Healthcare 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 and 12 paid holidays.

New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

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.

Mission

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