Lead Engineer - Fleet Management-1

GE Vernova; Town of Rotterdam (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach

24/7 nurse-based resource

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Wind Fleet Engineer - Electrical and Controls to troubleshoot field issues and deliver technical engineering solutions to field technicians, internal teams, and customers. The role emphasizes owning problem resolution, retrofits, and performance validations within a structured services discipline.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience for USA roles, with strong communication and project-management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience for USA roles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities are required.
• Experience in wind turbine services or related technology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering solutions and repairs/escalation for field issues.
• Collaborate with first level support to identify failure trends and initiate corrective actions.
• Provide technical supervision for retrofits and validation to improve performance.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) programs.
• Lead proactive technical solutions to prevent major issues.
• Lead stakeholder reviews and technical discussions with internal and external teams.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Wind Fleet Engineer - Electrical and Controls, will troubleshoot field issues, identify and provide technical engineering solutions to field technicians, internal functions including engineering and supply chain, and customers of GE Vernova wind turbine fleet.

All activities relating to enhancing services technology integrating customer data, supporting issue resolution, supporting root case analysis, and developing standard dispositions for field issues. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Engineering Solutions / Repairs / Escalation for issues that have been problematic and escalated from Services team
• Work with first level support to proactively identify failure trend in an early phase and to initiate corrective actions
• Provide technical supervision for retrofits and validation of performance increase
• Support the Functional Technical Support during Root Cause Analysis (RCA) programs
• Support productivity improvements within Customer Solutions and across the Wind business
• Lead development of proactive technical solutions to prevent issues prior to becoming large business cost drivers
• Lead executive-level internal and external stakeholder reviews and technical discussions

Required Qualifications

• For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Fleet Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills. Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 October 13, 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 24/8 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.