Designer (L51) 063

GE Vernova, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in the United States seeks an entry-level Draftsman to translate engineering input into high-quality, on-time drawings for power generation equipment.

This is an individual contributor role and the entry point into the IFPTE membership. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining mechanical models and drawings, building bills of materials, following GE practices, issuing drawings and BOMs, and coordinating with engineers and senior designers to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in design/drafting or component design.
• Technical degree or certification or relevant working experience.
• Strong knowledge of drafting standards and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain mechanical models and drawings for power generation equipment.
• Create and maintain bill of materials (BOMs).
• Follow directions from engineers and senior designers to complete designs.
• Issue drawings, models and BOMs per GE processes.
• Support scheduling and communicate issues early to management.

Skills

Mechanical drawings

Bill of Materials

PLM

GD&T

Drafting standards

Education

Technical Degree

Tools

PLM

Job description

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

Job Description

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 :

• Min. 1 yr. 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 23, 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.