Lead Engineer – Systems Engineering

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova International LLC's Power Performance team seeks an Engineer to contribute to power curve testing and system-level power performance simulation. The role blends field testing with integrated power curve modeling, drawing on aerodynamic, electrical, controls, and other sub-systems.

You will work autonomously on deliverables, participate in technical reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams under the Power Performance Leader in Wind Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of time.

Responsibilities

• Execute power curve simulations per design practice with autonomy.
• Support technical and design reviews and the commercial release process.
• Perform model validation and verification with guidance.
• Apply understanding of atmospheric science and test data implications on simulation accuracy and precision.
• Elevate improvement recommendations.
• Apply IEC test standards and GE-specific test requirements.
• Demonstrate familiarity with various power curve test methods and their applicability, including site calibration methods.
• Execute contractual power performance tests from planning through final reporting.
• Analyze power curve test data; relate to MPPT, terrain assessment, and risk calculations.
• Contribute to root cause analyses of field performance anomalies.
• Apply understanding of turbine controls and operability.
• Maintain and improve analysis tools with MATLAB and Python.
• Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and standardization of engineering workflows.

Skills

Engineering experience

Autonomy in projects

Willingness to travel up to 10%

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Power Performance team within GE Vernova Wind is seeking an Engineer to contribute across both power curve testing and system-level power performance simulation. This dual-focus role bridges contractual and validation field testing with integrated power curve modeling, drawing on aerodynamic, electrical, controls, and other sub-system inputs. The engineer works with autonomy on defined deliverables, contributes to technical reviews, and engages with cross-functional teams. This role reports to the Power Performance Leader within Wind Engineering

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute power curve simulations per design practice with autonomy
• support technical and design reviews and the commercial release process
• perform model validation and verification with guidance Apply understanding of atmospheric science and test data implications on simulation accuracy and precision
• elevate improvement recommendations
• apply IEC test standards and GE-specific test requirements
• demonstrate familiarity with various power curve test methods and their applicability, including site calibration methods
• Execute contractual power performance tests from planning through final reporting
• perform tasks within an overall test program with limited guidance
• Analyze power curve test data; apply knowledge of contractual obligations related to MPPT, terrain assessment, and risk-of-failing calculations
• Contribute to root cause analyses of field performance anomalies
• Apply understanding of turbine controls and operability as they relate to how a turbine sets its operation
• Maintain and improve analysis tools; apply proficiency with MATLAB and Python
• Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and standardization of engineering workflows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of time

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with IEC-based power curve testing or power curve simulation in a wind energy context
• Background in fluid mechanics and/or atmospheric sciences
• Experience with analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present technical findings clearly and support recommendations with data
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, global team environment
• Background in Systems Engineering or System Simulation disciplines
• Familiarity with IEC standards and industry best practices for wind turbine performance testing

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, 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 05, 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. 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