Steampath Design Engineer (mfd)
Schenectady, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority. At GE Vernova our mission is to help shape a cleaner energy future. Steam turbines are a core part of efficient power generation and continue to play an important role in decarbonization.Our Steam Turbine Services Engineering team supports the global installed fleet by developing retrofit solutions for existing steam turbines. These upgrades help customers increase output improve performance and reliability and extend equipment life. Through advanced engineering methods digital tools and close cross-functional collaboration our team delivers solutions that help customers get more value from their assets across the full lifecycle.
If you are energized by technical ownership practical engineering problem-solving and the opportunity to improve critical power generation equipment already operating in the field we invite you to join our Steam Turbine Engineering team.
The Steampath Design Engineer (SPDE) designs state-of-the-art reaction steampaths for retrofit applications in existing steam turbines. These solutions are tailored to customer and unit needs and are aimed at increasing output improving performance and reliability and extending the life of installed equipment.
This role is responsible for steampath design partnering with Turbine Design Engineers to lead projects and collaborating with component engineers. The SPDE works across engineering and manufacturing disciplines and across global locations including Schenectady Baden and Querétaro to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet performance schedule and cost targets. The SPDE may also support feasibility studies technical reporting and the resolution of factory and field issues.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop steampath and related design solutions that increase output improve performance and reliability and extend equipment life
- Develop steampath solutions for existing steam turbines that meet customer performance schedule and cost targets
- Manage assigned work from engineering release through full scale layout with focus to product Safety on time Delivery high Quality and Cost-effective solutions
- Coordinate with cross-functional and global engineering teams to deliver services solutions for the installed steam turbine fleet
- Perform feasibility studies and prepare supporting technical documentation
- Provide technical support for factory and field issues during project execution
- Use in-house proprietary steampath design tools including HT160 to support reaction steampath design activities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Chemical or similar) (or equivalent experience)
- Significant engineering experience in design of rotating equipment operability or services engineering
- Proficiency in English
Desired Characteristics
- Advanced degree or Edison Program graduate
- Experience in steam turbine component steampath or retrofit design
- Experience in steam or gas turbine design operability retrofit processes tools and procedures
- Familiarity with GE Vernova in-house proprietary steampath design tools including HT160 is a plus
- Self-starter with strong energy a positive attitude and a track record of delivering on commitments
- Demonstrated alignment with the GE Vernova Way: Innovation Customers Lean and Accountability
- Excellent communication skills and strong intercultural awareness
- Passion for quality Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
- Proficiency in a second language such as German French Spanish or Polish
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
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