Senior Design Engineer - Services

GE Vernova, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

24/7 nurse-based health resources

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a Services Senior Design Engineer to implement CM&U changes and uprates for 50–500 MW gas turbine equipment, including accessories, flange-to-flange, and balance-of-plant systems.

You will perform mechanical, vibration, and flow analyses, work with internal teams and suppliers, and support testing, manufacturing, commissioning, and operation to deliver reliable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Chemical, or related engineering field from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, manufacturing personnel, and suppliers to improve design strategies and product quality.
• Estimate project cycles and design next generation equipment balancing performance, cost, and reliability.
• Root-cause analysis and corrective action for reliability, quality, and performance issues in existing designs.
• Visit site locations to coordinate with customers and resolve field issues.

Skills

Mechanical stress

Structural evaluation

Flow analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Structural/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AUTOPIPE

FLOINHANCE/FLOWSIMULATOR

ANSYS CFD/FEA

STADD

HYSYS

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Services Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for providing CM&U (changes, modifications, and uprates) to equipment for heavy-duty gas turbines in the 50-500 MW range. This can include work in design of Accessories, Flange to Flange, and Balance of Plant systems. Primary responsibilities include development and application of technical engineering designs through the CM&U process of units past commercial operation date (COD), and technical support for testing, manufacturing, commissioning, and operation. This position offers a broad, cross-functional, and variable work scope for a driven, self-motivated engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical, vibration, and/or flow analysis to support development, customization, and technical support of hardware and systems.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, and external suppliers to create cohesive design strategies, drive product quality improvements, and improve project financial margins through variable cost productivity.
• Estimate project implementation cycles for developing and applying new and innovative equipment designs to support emerging business needs and market demands. Design next generation products by optimizing trades between performance, cost, and reliability.
• Work with GE Vernova Gas Power Engineering Teams, field personnel, and customers to conduct root cause analysis and execute corrective action for reliability, quality, and/or performance issues in existing designs. Drive resolution of such issues with appropriate sense of urgency.
• Work cross-functionally with partner organizations to improve variable cost and drive usage of standard product for enhanced quality and delivery.
• Visit gas turbine power plant sites for customer coordination and resolution of emergent field issues.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree Mechanical, Structural, Chemical, or related engineering field from an accredited university or college with at least 8 years of experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Fundamental understanding of mechanical stress, structural evaluation, and flow analysis.
• Experience with to engineering tools such as AUTOPIPE, FLOINHANCE/FLOWSIMULATOR, ANSYS (CFD & FEA), STADD, HYSYS etc. as a part of ITO or OTR efforts.
• System level thinking, system integration, and customer satisfaction mindset.
• Good attitude, self-starter, clear thinker, capable of identifying solutions to problems and driving them to prompt resolution.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Ability to mentor early career engineers in technical analysis.

Additional Information

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.

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 $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 February 17, 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 tim