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Clearances & Seals Technical Leader for Steam Turbine Engineering

Design Engineering; SPB

Type:
Full Time
Location(s):
  • Queretaro VERNOVA QUE MX 3
  • Schenectady NY US
Date Posted:
Salary:
Job Posting Start Date:
2026-06-23
Job Posting End Date:
2026-07-07
Job ID:
R5042686
Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Clearance & Seals Technical Leader within the Steam Turbine Engineering team has the full design lifecycle ownership for the clearance calculation / methodology and seal component technology. Design axial & radial clearances and sealing technologies between stationary & rotating ST components. This is a critical role demonstrating ownership, accountability, and implementing LEAN to achieve continuous improvement and improved customer outcomes.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Embrace and demonstrate (lead by example) GE Vernova Way within the framework of S-Q-D-C.

  • EHS/Safety skillset in support of design, manufacturing, and field activities, i.e. lifting and transportation.

  • Lead clearance & seal component engineers allocated across NPI, new unit, and service requisitions value stream teams in execution of NPI, OTR, and RTS activities.

  • Lead and mentor global team of Clearance and Seal Engineers, enabling their technical and career growth.

  • Embrace the role of customer interface via Installation/Constructability improvement initiatives.  Enhance and optimize customer documentation to improve quality, customer usability, and reduce cycle time from project release.

  • Follow NPI Tollgate Process from Conceptual Design thru field validation for responsible component designs across the full spectrum of Gas Power turbine configurations. 

  • Review and lead appropriate engineering analysis to ensure robust designs that meet all required CTQs. 

  • Drive technology advancements from a Shaftline System, subsystem, component and material / life vantage points. 

  • Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams (Drafting/Sourcing/Manufacturing) to execute and deliver team PLM tasks on-time with quality. 

  • Partner with Product Line, Application Engineering, Product Service, and SILs to drive platform strategy for product structuring and technology enhancements. 

  • Identify and leverage other external team best practices, across Gas Power Engineering to drive productivity and technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering

  • Significant (7+ years) engineering experience

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:  

  • Advanced engineering degree

  • Strong experience in Steam Turbine rotating component design, including ST design process & procedures

  • Demonstrated excellence applying fundamentals of Mechanical Design, including material properties, statics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, lifing methods related to fatigue (LCF & HCF) and creep

  • Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS) capability

  • Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt Certified (GE Employees only)

  • System Design experience

  • Demonstrated clear thinker, with ability to manage conflict and derive solutions to complicated problems

  • Demonstrated Project leadership skills with the mindset to handle several competing tasks

  • Familiarity with the full manufacturing process including: fabrications, machining, and factory assembly/ testing practices, specifically as applied to power generation equipment

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200 and $188,800. 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 June 23, 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No