Lead Regional Customer Application Engineer (RCAE) Americas

GE Vernova

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profile Job Location:

Greenville, NC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 98400 - 164000
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description Summary

The Regional Customer Application Engineer (RCAE) is the primary technical interface with New Unit Customers mainly in North America during the pre-ITO (pre-Inquiry-To-Order) phase (i.e. prior to a firm proposal). They are responsible at the individual opportunity level for influencing and positioning GE Vernova with Customers and for defining the best technical configuration and strategy for firm proposals. Further the RCAE is expected to interface as required at varying levels with ITO & OTR (Order-to-Remittance) as well as within the regional pre-ITO team to assure the GE Vernova solution remains aligned to the internal standard and Customer expectations. Given the technical/commercial hybrid nature of the role the RCAE position provides those with a strong background in gas turbine or thermal power generation an opportunity to grow in the project development and commercial spaces; likewise those with a strong commercial and project development background will have an opportunity to increase depth in gas turbine and combined cycle technology.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Own pre-ITO technical deliverables for all typical opportunities directly from assigned account managers. For complex opportunities may own with support from broader applications team or may support another more experienced AE team member leading.

  • Gather from Customers and other sources information about each opportunity and the Customers development plan strategy and evaluation method.

  • Inform Customers about GE Vernova technology and solutions through in-person and online presentations.

  • Use thermodynamic modeling software to model Simple Cycle (SC) Combined Cycle (CC) and Combined Heat & Power (CHP) plants.

  • When appropriate work cross-functionally to conduct configuration optimization.

  • Conduct economic life-cycle evaluation analysis of GE Vernova and competitor solutions for projects prior to formal Request For Proposal (RFP).

  • Work closely with New Unit Sales and within the broader Applications Engineering and Product Line Management teams to ensure optimum GE Vernova competitiveness.

  • Proactively assess product fit and define an influencing strategy to best position GE Vernova prior to firm bid. Products include Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Generator and Heat Recovery Steam Generator.

  • Work closely with New Unit Sales to establish a pre-ITO level of technical information flow to develop gas power projects.

  • Respond to Customer requests for technical information prior to RFP including providing transmission interconnect data and emissions data for permitting.

  • Define and communicate to the ITO proposal team the project background optimum configuration necessary approvals obtained and bid strategy.

  • Gather competitive data and support post win and post mortem analyses.

  • Analyze and report back to the business regional Customer needs and trends.

  • Provide Customer feedback to internal functions (i.e. Solution Architect Value Engineering) regarding the preferred configuration designs and strategy.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering.

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in sales commercial operation or engineering with a strong technical and/or commercial background in thermal power generation.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly (up to 20%) over a wide region for Customer meetings or events.

Desired Characteristics

  • Good English written and verbal communication skills one-on-one and with large audiences.

  • Experience in sales commercial operation or engineering with a strong technical and/or commercial background in thermal power generation.

  • Advanced Engineering degree.

  • Extensive technical and commercial experience within power generation industry.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of GE Vernova Gas Power products and technology (Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine and/or aeroderivatives Steam Turbine CC CHP) processes and organizational structure.

  • Strong external focus with ability to assess impact of price and performance decisions on Customers market & investors.

  • Proven analytical skill set and strategic mindset.

  • Knowledgeable of power generation industry trends and competition.

  • Strong grasp of power plant thermodynamics and modeling.

  • Project economic modeling knowledge and experience.

  • Self-driven with the ability to work in a regional and global team.

  • Enthusiastically practices Lean.

Additional Information

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $98400.00 and $164000.00. 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: discretionary annual bonus.

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

Required Experience:

IC

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