Wind Blade Structural Engineer

GE Vernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach access

24/7 nurse-based resource

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to lead the design and analysis of composite wind turbine blade structures. You will own the FEA work from predesign through factory implementation, delivering clear, timely results and collaborating with global teams.

The role requires performing ABAQUS/PATRAN analyses, identifying design risks, and documenting results to support certification and testing. Travel up to 20% domestically/internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or Civil Structural Engineering from a reputed university.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Global experience with cross-functional teams across cultural boundaries.
• Fluent in English, Verbal & Written.

Responsibilities

• Own composite structure design & analysis for NPI blade and develop design solutions that are competitive in performance, cost, and quality.
• Partner with Lead Structural Engineer to deliver FEA results within strict timelines.
• Perform FEA analysis of composite structures using ABAQUS, PATRAN & in-house tools.
• Highlight design risks and suggest mitigation plans.
• Document FEA results for certification and internal criteria.
• Collaborate with Test & Validation center to ensure necessary evaluation for test blade.

Skills

Communication

Global collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil

Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil (preferred)

Tools

ABAQUS

PATRAN

In-house tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

As Structural Design Engineer, you will support design and analysis of structure model of a composite wind turbine blade with accountability & ownership for assigned responsibilities through fundamental understanding of FEA methods & processes. In this role, you will utilize your experience to independently execute FEA activities during different phase of product design by providing clear and timely results. Further, you are expected to develop self-expertise on design and analysis methods & processes for smooth task execution.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own composite structure design & analysis for NPI blade and develop design solutions that are competitive in performance, cost, and quality.
• Partner closely with Lead Structural Engineer to deliver FEA results within stringent timeline from predesign phase to implementation in factory.
• Perform FEA analysis of composite structure concepts using ABAQUS, PATRAN & In-house tools.
• Highlight critical design risks for failure modes related to 3D FE evaluation and suggest mitigation plan.
• Ensure documentation of FEA results on final design to ensure fulfilment of all certification and internal design criterions for the blade structure.
• Collaborate with Test and Validation center of excellence to ensure necessary FEA evaluation for Test blade by ensuring all regulatory compliance and internal test requirements.
• Support in technical discussions/meetings related to blade structure with customers and/or certification bodies and represent GEV.
• Lead and/or participate as a presenter and/or reviewer in structure design reviews.
• Contribute towards root cause analysis of blade failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or Civil Structural Engineering from a reputed university
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Global experience with proven ability to work with international and/or cross-functional teams across cultural boundaries
• Fluent in English, Verbal & Written

Desired Characteristics

• Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural stream from a reputed university
• Solid background in mechanical design with sound engineering fundamentals.
• Proficient in structural finite element analysis using ABAQUS/PATRAN with focus on results interpretation and presentation for faster design iterations.
• Familiarity with GD&T, 2D Drawings, Teamcenter, Work Instructions with some understanding of Product Lifecycle Management
• Ability and willingness to learn legacy design processes, safety factors, materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work in global & cross functional projects, with timely update to stakeholders on assigned responsibilities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and innovative in approach with focus on possibilities than limitations
• Willingness to travel (domestic/international) at short notice for around 20% of time

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.

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 $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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 06, 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 re