Lead Engineer – Technical Regulations and Standards

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and other benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a systems-focused professional to ensure regulatory compliance and guidance for wind turbine products across North America. You will coordinate with third parties and interface with engineering and supply chain teams to interpret standards and implement compliant designs.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, independent work within established guidelines, and the ability to manage small projects while driving consistent performance and quality across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, or general equipment manufacturing.
• Strong, self-directed, collaborative team player with interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and 3D models.
• Ability to travel 10–20% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands applicable standards required by Law for Wind Turbines in North America.
• Coordinate with independent third parties for product compliance and certification work.
• Interact with outside engineering firms or government agencies to provide product compliance.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of technical standards and apply them in design processes.
• Lead small projects with low risks and bring teams to consensus.
• Explain information and set performance expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Team player

Problem solving

Documentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Job Description Summary

Systems Engineering ist eine funktionsübergreifende technische Disziplin, die sich auf einen Ansatz, eine Denkweise und einen Prozess konzentriert. Alle Tätigkeiten, die sowohl die geschäftlichen als auch die technischen Anforderungen der Kunden berücksichtigen, mit dem Ziel, ein Qualitätsprodukt bereitzustellen, das die Anforderungen der Benutzer erfüllt. Die Disziplin zur Umsetzung eines soliden Prozesses zum Entwerfen, Erstellen und Optimieren von Systemen, der aus der Identifizierung und Quantifizierung von Systemanforderungen, der Erstellung alternativer Systementwurfskonzepte, der Durchführung von Design-Trade-off-Studien, der Auswahl und Implementierung der besten Entwürfe und der Überprüfung der Tatsache besteht, dass das Design ordnungsgemäß integriert ist und ausgeführt wird. Prozess, der vom Konzept über die Produktion bis zum Betrieb verläuft.
Verantwortlich für die Planung/Ausführung des Abteilungsbetriebs oder konzentriert sich auf die Ausführung von beruflichen Tätigkeiten innerhalb einer technischen Disziplin.Hat eine gewisse Autonomie, wird jedoch von festgelegten Richtlinien oder der Überprüfung der Endergebnisse geleitet.
Die Stelle ermöglicht die Änderung von Arbeitsabläufen und Praktiken, sofern die Endergebnisse den Standards der Akzeptanz (Qualität, Umfang, Aktualität usw.) entsprechen.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands the applicable standards required by Law for Wind Turbines installed in North America. You will be responsible to ensure our design community is consistently provided the most up to date and relevant guidance to ensure regulatory compliance of our products for the countries and states they are installed and operated within the North America Region
• Participate with independent third parties to perform product compliance and certification work (testing, design review etc.) and communicates results/actions to the relevant engineering and supply chain team.
• Interacts with outside engineering firms or governmental agencies to provide or record product compliance to required regional or national standards to gain the needed product certification or qualification.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of technical standards and regulations and apply analytical thinking in their implementation within our product's design process.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy, power generation, or general equipment manufacturing.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong, self-directed, collaborative team player with interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable providing technical presentations to peers and independent engineers.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and 3D models
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Power generation, renewable energy, and wind industry experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Ability and availability to travel 10% to 20% of the year

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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 02, 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.