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Lead Test Engineer – Emissions Technology and Testing

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Greenville, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89300 - 148700
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
GE Power provides customers with a broad array of power generation technologies to solve their challenges locally. GE Power works in all areas of the energy industry including renewable resources such as wind and solar; biogas and alternative fuels; and coal oil natural gas and nuclear energy. Numerous products are qualified under Ecomagination GEs commitment to providing innovative solutions that maximize resources drive efficiencies and help make the world work better.

Job Description

Essential Function

  • Lead Test Engineer Emissions Technology and Testing will setup validate troubleshoot and operate emissions equipment and sampling systems to measure emissions from gas turbines and combustion systems and also measure fuel gas constituents.
  • Work with instruments which includes but not limited to chemiluminescence paramagnetic infrared flame ionization type of instruments as well as gas chromatograph mass spectrometer and Fourier Transform Infrared Analyzer.
  • Use equipment to measure but not limited to gaseous emissions of nitrogen oxides carbon monoxide carbon dioxide unburned hydrocarbons oxygen water vapor volatile organic compounds formaldehyde smoke etc. and fuel gas constituents such as hydrogen methane carbon monoxide ethane propane butane etc.
  • Work with test and design engineers to develop and implement new emissions measurement systems as needed to meet CDT COE testing requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team.
  • Participate and lead Root Cause Analysis studies as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • BS in Engineering or Sciences.
  • Minimum of 3 years direct experience with measurement emissions technology and analysis and a minimum of 5 years overall engineering experience.
  • Strong and broad knowledge of analyzers used to measure emissions and fuel constituents and sample conditioning systems.
  • Knowledge of Gas Turbine combustors.
  • Knowledge of data acquisition measurement systems.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Master of Science degree in Engineering or Sciences.
  • Experience working with data systems design and development to support testing of gas & steam turbines generators and/or sub-systems both in the field and laboratory environment.
  • Experience with data acquisition analysis and data reduction.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation to measure temperature pressure flow static and dynamic stain dynamic pressure vibration and accelerometers etc. digital signal processing and computerized data acquisition systems.
  • Familiar with government agencies (such as EPA) and government test methods.
  • Basic understanding of programming languages such as C/C#/LabVIEW/Python/MatLAB and their uses in data acquisition and data analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of emissions analyzers and fuel sampling systems which consist of pipe and stainless steel and Teflon tubing heated sampling lines and controllers manual and automatic valves regulators flow meters pumps filters water separators chillers (sample conditioning) compression fittings and other similar equipment
  • Strong knowledge of pressurized sampling systems and with strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical aptitude)
  • Strong comprehension of pressurized gas handling procedures and safety awareness
  • Familiar with government agencies (such as EPA) and government test methods
  • Knowledge of ISO and safety awareness. Need to know safe handling of pressurized gas cylinders and have a basic understanding of flammable non-flammable and hazardous chemicals such as carbon monoxide methane propane and others. ISO compliance in following procedures and maintaining documentation for items such as equipment calibrations inventory tracking and test checklists
  • Experience in test measurement emissions measurement system design and data analysis.
  • Knowledge of industry and internal GE capabilities.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong leadership interpersonal and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to work well with all organizational levels both inside and outside GE Vernova.
  • Ability to plan and manage projects that further the knowledge and capability of the business.

General:

The Component and Development Test (C&DT) CoE is responsible for the design and execution of critical test programs with the objective of acquiring high quality design data that will facilitate the development of world class products for the GE Power. C&DT uses state-of-the-art measurement and acquisition solutions to support worldwide test programs covering product and services applications in Gas Steam Generator Wind and Aeroderivatives. Additionally C&DT conducts Advanced Technology testing to provide fundamental design data and leads the transition of new measurement technology from the research stage to practical application.

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.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $89300.00 and $148700.00. 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 August 03 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.

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