Mechanical Engineer - Fleet Reliability and Operations (Hydroelectric industry)

GE Vernova, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Hydro Turbine and Generator rehab projects.

The role involves frequent site visits across the United States, with 30% travel and collaboration with a 20+ engineer team focused on reliability, service, warranty, and project completion. You will work within the Fleet Reliability & Operation team, coordinating with customers, supporting design feedback, and ensuring efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant hydro experience.
• US work authorization required; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to assess turbine/generator condition and supervise tests.
• Daily calls with site team to address questions and anticipate issues.
• Provide work recommendations after dismantling/inspection of components.
• Review and approve site record sheets.
• Resolve non-conformities and general issues.
• Visit sites during critical project phases.
• Support commissioning and testing phases.

Skills

Travel willingness

Team communication

Proactivity

Autonomy

Urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis tools

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 mechanical 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

• 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 2 years of relevant experience in hydro business.

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, 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 require for this position.
• Knowledge on Hydro Turbine and Generator design and erecting methods.
• PE license is preferred
• Knowledge of calculation methods related to the strength of materials, finite element simulation, metallurgy and welding processes are added values for the job

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

This is a remote positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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.

• 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.