Job Description Summary

The Systems Performance Engineering Manager is a customer-facing technical leader within the Projects Coordination Office (PCO) responsible for shaping and coordinating system level performance solutions for complex multi-segment GE Vernova enterprise projects. This role is heavily engaged up front with customers and commercial teams influencing solution architecture operating philosophy and performance commitments from early project conceptualization (Pre-ITO) through proposal development (ITO) and project execution (OTR).
The role supports data center and mission-critical applications with a strong focus on Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Wind Turbine Power Conversion & Storage and combined-cycle technologies working closely with Consulting Services and cross-functional Business Unit engineering teams. The successful candidate acts as a trusted customer technical liaison translating customer requirements into competitive compliant and executable solutions for both behind-the-meter and grid-connected applications.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support early-stage customer technical engagement partnering with Sales Commercial and Consulting Services teams to shape system performance concepts and solution strategies during Pre-ITO.
• Coordinate the development of system level performance encompassing Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Wind Turbines Power Conversion & Storage and combined-cycle performance models in collaboration with Consulting Services and Business Units.
• Support and manage technology selection and configuration trade studies to balance performance cost risk and schedule.
• Engage and support the various functions in the validation of plant models using GT PRO ThermoFlow as well as the generation of heat balances performance curves and guarantees.
• Evaluate operating modes relevant to data centers including Baseload Peaking and load following operations.
• Support data center proposals including N1/N2 redundancy islanded and grid-connected operation.
• Support hyperscale and colocation data center proposals addressing; fast start and load ramp requirements; reliability availability and maintainability (RAM) expectations; grid disturbance ride-through and operational flexibility.
• Coordinate with controls and electrical teams on operating philosophy protection concepts and grid requirements.
• Identify and communicate technical risks assumptions and margins to broader teams.
• Support customer technical clarifications and apply lessons learned to improve proposal quality
• Drive standardization lessons learned and continuous improvement across PCO programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine performance fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience in Pre-ITO proposal or early-phase project engineering.
• Hands-on proficiency with GT PRO for simple-cycle and combined-cycle performance modeling.
• Ability to independently develop troubleshoot and explain performance models and results.
• Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Masters degree in engineering
• Experience supporting data center or mission-critical power generation projects.
• Familiarity with behind-the-meter vs. grid-connected architectures and performance implications.
• Experience with additional tools such as Thermoflow PEACE GateCycle or similar.
• Understanding of electrical balance of plant including transformers switchgear and protection philosophy and how these impact performance assumptions.
• Exposure to controls strategies fast-start operation and flexible dispatch.
• Experience working with GE Vernova gas and steam turbine technologies

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $132200.00 and $220400.00. 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 candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 16 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.