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Lead Engineer 1 - PDE System Modeling

GE Vernova
Greenville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026
πŸ’° $164,000/yr($98,400/yr – $164,000/yr)

About the role

Job Description Summary

On the Product Definition Systems Modeling team within Gas Power Engineering, you will be responsible for the assembly and system integration of Gas Turbine Accessory System CAD models. Gas Turbine Accessory Systems include piping, instrumentation, structural, and mechanical subsystems. Systems Modeling is an iterative process that provides an accurate CAD environment to develop new hardware designs and output customer deliverables at planned intervals. Each customer receives a project-specific CAD assembly of the equipment that will be assembled at their power plant. This CAD assembly is used by GE Vernova and our customers for concurrent engineering, design in context, site planning, installation preparation, and interface management.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Deliver NX CAD assembly of all Gas Turbine Accessory systems per project requirements and Bill of Material for medium and high complexity projects
  • Coach junior team members for technical growth
  • Own strategic Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Lead CAD reviews to ensure proper system interfaces
  • Drive collaboration between piping, instrumentation, structural, and mechanical design teams
  • Apply Systems Thinking to identify risks and engage appropriate stakeholders in risk mitigation
  • Provide Quality Assurance using Navisworks to check for clashes between systems
  • Understand customer deliverables and validate that NX CAD assembly includes necessary and accurate details
  • Navigate Product Lifecycle Management system and interpret schematics, device summaries, engineering specifications, and Bill of Materials
  • Embrace Lean and apply its principles in Continuous Improvement and Daily Management
  • Prioritize Safety, Quality, Delivery, then Cost (SQDC) in that order in everything you do
  • Communicate project progress, status, risk, necessary inputs, and target dates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Actively participate in Monday Morning Planning (MMP) to prioritize workload across multiple demand sources (new unit projects, change orders, product standards, customer support, etc).
  • Develop & implement Standard Work updates to improve current processes
  • Recognize and celebrate team successes (in Customer projects, Continuous Improvement, etc.)Β 
  • Continually learn and apply latest CAD and Product Lifecycle Management techniques
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tool suite

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or Technical Associates degree with 10 years of relevant product definition experience.
  • 6+ years of Engineering experience.
  • Must be able to work 100% onsite in Greenville, SC.
  • Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

Desired Characteristics

  • Proficiency with NX or another advanced CAD platform
  • Experience with Dassault ENOVIA or Siemens Teamcenter PLM system
  • Experience with industrial equipment design and/or installation
  • Fundamental knowledge of power plant design and/or power generation equipment
  • Experience in Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and/or Generator accessory design
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a global, matrix organization
  • Effective written and oral communication to all levels of the organization
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, capabilities, and assembly procedures.
  • Spirit of innovation
  • Commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Lean mindset
  • Strong team player with desire to contribute to success of others
  • Accountable to deliver on commitments in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to prioritize most impactful work and adjust to rapid change in priorities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tool suite

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anΒ Equal 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.

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