Gas Power Mechanical Engineer: Design, Analyze & Optimize

GE Vernova, Inc.; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize components across the gas power portfolio. You will work from concept through field issue resolution, ensuring safety, performance, and technical excellence.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to engineering standards, and continuous improvement, with opportunities across product lifecycles and customer interfaces within GE Vernova.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0-1 years of intern / co-op experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Develop conceptual knowledge of professional discipline and support roles with expertise.
• Collaborates with others to solve issues and communicates technical information to customers as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

High School diploma / GED with 6 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, analyzing, and optimizing the products within the gas power portfolio. This role involves working across various stages of the product lifecycle, from initial design to field issue resolution. The engineer will ensure technical excellence, safety, and performance of mechanical components through advanced analysis, innovative design, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products
• Developing conceptual knowledge of professional discipline. May include support roles with specialized expertise or technical knowledge in broad area.
• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.
• Resolves issues using established procedures. Consults supervisor or more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• Collaborates with others to solve issues. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Exchanges technical information, asks questions and checks for understanding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's of Science Degree in Engineering or a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) from an accredited university or college.
• 0-1 years of previous intern / co-op experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, execution, and process rigor.
• Open-minded, self-motivated, and empowered to challenge thinking to dream big and smart risks.
• Demonstrated capability in collaborating within a team and customers to create an inclusive environment.
• Ability to rapidly shift priorities based on business needs.
• Strong organizational skills, communicating with transparency to deliver project milestones
• Capable of breaking down complex problems and executing to solution.
• Familiar with AI and possess a continuous improvement (Lean) mindset.
• Familiarity with ANSYS, NX, Python, VBA, and other analytical tools.
• Passion for innovative mechanical and aero-thermal design.
• Capable of breaking down complex problems and executing to solution.

Other Eligibility Requirements

• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.
• Must be willing to work onsite at assigned location (relocation assistance is available)
  
  

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. 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.

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

Available 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, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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.

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