Lead Mechanical Engineer - Fleet Reliability and Operations (Hydroelectric industry)

GE Vernova; California (MO); Remote; USD 88,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer to join their Hydro division. This role involves working on exciting projects related to Hydro Turbine and Generator rehabilitation. You will be part of a skilled team, providing engineering support, conducting site visits, and resolving issues during warranty periods. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive compensation package. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to impact the hydro industry positively, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the hydro business with a PE license.
• Strong knowledge of turbine and generator design and erection methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and assess turbine/generator conditions.
• Provide engineering support and issue resolution during projects.

Skills

Hydro Turbine and Generator knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Finite element simulation

Job description

Job Description Summary

United States (Home base, travelling 30% of the time within the USA to assist site activities, meeting with customers and training/meeting at Brossard office, Canada)

Within GE Vernova, Hydro division, Fleet Reliability & Operation team, the Lead Engineer is working on Hydro Turbine and Generator rehabilitation and new projects covering service, warranty and project completion. Within a 20+ skilled engineer team focused on reactivity and issue resolution.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Fleet (Engineering support of site activities)

• Conduct site visits to assess the existing turbine and/or generator condition, supervise signature tests on the unit before disassembly at site.
• Daily phone call with site team to answer questions and for problem anticipations.
• Provide additional work recommendation upon dismantling and inspection of existing components.
• Site record sheet review and approval.
• Non-conformity and general issue resolution.
• Conduct site visits during the critical phases of the project.
• Support commissioning and test phase.

Reliability

• Issue resolution during warranty period.
• Provide Feedback of experience to the design team.

Operation

• Main site contact for operation and maintenance contracts.

Service

• Design and related documentation preparation for service projects including customer support, condition assessment, spare parts, part refurbishment, partial unit refurbishment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in hydro business with a PE license.

Desired Characteristics

• Willingness and ability to travel in North America and around the world.
• Ability to work remotely in a team and communicate effectively.
• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, reference verification and background check.
• Must have unrestricted USA work authorization.
• Creativity, reactivity, sense of urgency, a good mix of common sense and science, priority management, proactivity, autonomy, good communication skills, are the main characteristics required for this position.
• Knowledge on Hydro Turbine and Generator design and erecting methods.
• Knowledge of calculation methods related to the strength of materials, finite element simulation, metallurgy and welding processes are added values for the job.

The salary range for this position is $88,200.00-$138,200.00 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10% variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on May 23rd, 2025.

GE offers benefits and programs to help you manage your personal and family needs, grow and develop you and your career, support your work/life integration, and help you stay connected through volunteerism, employee networks, and philanthropy.

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position. Application Deadline: May 23, 2025