Principal Engineer, Steam Turbine – Low-Temp Structures

Role Overview

• The Principal Engineer holds significant technical authority within their domain, setting standards and making decisions that influence project outcomes
• Lead end-to-end design, analysis, and implementation of engineering solutions for moderate-to-high complexity projects
• Own crucial projects for the success of Steam Turbine low-temp structures
• Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert within Steam Turbine low-temp structures, providing global guidance to project teams and stakeholders
• Drive Technical rigor to develop safe, high-quality products while being actively Engaged during design process
• Review and approve engineering documentation and deliverables to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Serve as a single point authoritative technical contact in Steam Turbine low-temp structures throughout the business including suppliers, sub-suppliers and field support
• Drive innovation & stay current with relevant technologies, regulations, and industry trends by attending conferences and interfacing with academia
• Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state of the art in Steam Turbine low-temp structures in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for introduction
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project execution
• Drive problem resolution across disciplines, identifying risks & mitigations to the system level
• Identify and implement process improvements thru Lean and Artificial Intelligence to improve safety, quality and cost of products
• Assist identifying skill gaps within Steam Turbine low-temp structures and recommend training sessions to address these gaps.
• Develop breadth by interfacing directly with adjacent functional teams to drive system level understanding and solutions
• Mentor and coach next generation engineers; facilitate knowledge sharing across teams
• Lead the development of technical standards, best practices, design practices and process improvements
• Exercise Curiosity by striving for improved products & processes to support customers
• Be a Helpful resource to all levels of the global engineering team and encourage dialogue between all groups
• Own and shape Steam Turbine low-temp structures team culture and identity, establishing values, norms, and ways of working that promote inclusion, psychological safety, accountability, and high performance
• Perform and direct structural ANSYS FEA analysis including non-linear structural and transient thermal analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• At least 8 additional years of experience in an engineering capacity
• major experience in Engineering/Technology & Services Engineering
• Demonstrated expertise in subject matter area applying fundamentals of Mechanical Design, including: material properties, statics/dynamics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, lifing methods related to fatigue (LCF & HCF), Stress/Strain, Heat Transfer
• Working knowledge (applied practice) with ANSYS.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver results.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear communications and solid leadership on challenging technical issues
• Experience interfacing with customers, conferences, user groups
• Customer-focused with clear, concise written and oral communications at the appropriate level
• Experience and demonstrated success working in a complex cross-functional global environment
• Servant leadership mindset
• Restless dissatisfaction with "the way things are done" … focused on continuous improvement
• Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity
• Humble, open, collaborative, and continuously learning

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off